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REGISTRATIONS & LICENCES
12A & 80G Registration
12A & 80G Registration ensures that Income of an organization is exempted from Income Tax if an NGO has this registration. If an organization has obtained certification under section 80G of Income Tax Act, then donors of that NGO can claim exemption from Income Tax. Application for registration under section 12AB and 80G can be applied just after the…
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12A & 80G Registration ensures that Income of an organization is exempted from Income Tax if an NGO has this registration. If an organization has obtained certification under section 80G of Income Tax Act, then donors of that NGO can claim exemption from Income Tax. Application for registration under section 12AB and 80G can be applied just after the…
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The starting price covers LIQUETAX professional support. Your written quote confirms the exact scope and all applicable charges.
- Professional fee
- ₹1,499 onwards
- Government and third-party charges
- Government, stamp-duty, portal and other third-party charges are extra and confirmed in ₹ before payment.
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- Preparation estimate
- 2–7 working days after complete documents
- Authority timeline
- The relevant department may require inspection, clarification or additional records
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- Your business activity, premises, product or workforce may require registration
- You need the correct authority and applicant category confirmed
- A practical document checklist is needed before filing
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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- Who should consider 12A & 80G Registration?
- Which documents are required for 12A & 80G Registration?
- What is the step-by-step 12A & 80G Registration process?
- Which government fees and professional charges may apply?
- What should be checked after submission?
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12A & 80G Registration ensures that Income of an organization is exempted from Income Tax if an NGO has this registration. If an organization has obtained certification under section 80G of Income Tax Act, then donors of that NGO can claim exemption from Income Tax. Application for registration under section 12AB and 80G can be applied just after the registration of NGO.
Application for registration under 80G and 12AB can be applied together or it can be applied separately. If an organization wants to apply for both registrations separately, then application for registration u/s 12AB would be applied first. Getting 12AB registration is mandatory for application of registration u/s 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Section 8 Company Sample Documents
- 12AA Sample
- 80G Sample
- Requirements of registration u/s 12A & 80G
- Documents required for 12A & 80G registration
- Fee for 12A & 80G registration in India
- Procedure of registration u/s 12A
- Procedure of registration u/s 80G
- Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum Requirements for 12A & 80G Registration
Here is the list of minimum requirements for 12A & 80G registration:
- The organization must be a registered NGO
- Registration u/s 80G can be applied only after Section 12A registration
- NGO should not have any income generated from a business
- The organisation must maintain a regular book of accounts in favor of their receipts and expenses
What are the documents Required for 12A Registration?
Here is the list of documents required for 12A registration:
- Copy of PAN of the NGO
- Registration Certificate & MoA in case of Section 8 Company
- Trust Deed in case of a Trust
- Form 10A for registration u/s 12A
- Form 10G for registration u/s 80G
- Address proof where the organization is registered
- Copy of Utility bills like electricity bill, water bill, etc.
- Books of accounts of past three years or since inception
- Activity and Progress/Project Report of past three years
- List of donors along with their details
- Bank account statement of last three years
12A & 80G Registration Fee
- The application for registration is filed within 5-10 days.
- Total time for approval by the Jurisdictional Principal Commissioner is 20-30 days.
12A Registration Process
Here are the complete steps for registration of 12A Certificate:
- The application for Form 12A can be submitted online by submitting Form 10A on the Income Tax website incometaxindaiaefiling.nic.in.
- The Form Section 12A can be accessed on the Income tax website under the Income Tax Forms Section, which is accessible through an e-file menu accessible upon login to the website.
- On receiving the application for registration, the Commissioner verifies the documents and genuineness of the NGO activities. He may call for additional documents and other information which he considers important or necessary.
- After verification, the Commissioner passes an order in writing for the grant of 12A Registration. If the Commissioner is not satisfied, he will reject the application, after which the applicant is provided a fair chance to be heard.
80G Registration Process
Here are the complete steps for registration of 80G Certificate:
- Application for 80G registration is made in Form 10G. It has to be filed with proper documents to Jurisdictional Principal Commissioner or Income Tax Comissioner (Exemptions).
- After verification, the Commissioner passes an order in writing for the grant of 80G Registration. If the Commissioner is not satisfied, he will reject the application, after which the applicant is provided a fair chance to be heard.
12A & 80G Registration online with Liquetax
The process of registering your organisation u/s 12AB and 80G is complicated and involves various compliances. Our experts at Liquetax can simplify the whole registration process for you. Register under 12AB and 80G online in 3 easy steps:
- Step 1: Fill our simple form and receive a callback from our team of experts
- Step 2: Provide all the required documents for registration and make 50% payment in advance
- Step 3: Your work will be done and you’ll have to make the balance payment
LIQUETAX DELIVERY WORKFLOW
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- 01
Requirement review
We confirm the applicant, objective, jurisdiction and correct service scope.
- 02
Secure document collection
A practical checklist keeps the required records and missing information visible.
- 03
Validation and preparation
Records are checked for completeness and consistency before the filing pack is prepared.
- 04
Professional review
A LIQUETAX professional reviews the prepared information and flags facts needing confirmation.
- 05
Authorised submission
Only after your approval is the applicable matter submitted to the relevant portal or authority.
- 06
Tracking and handover
Acknowledgements, follow-ups and the next known compliance action are coordinated.
SCOPE BOUNDARIES
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- Government, portal and third-party charges are separated unless the quote specifically says otherwise.
- Approval and authority processing times are outside LIQUETAX control.
- Notices, objections or additional submissions are included only when stated in the agreed scope.
- Changing eligibility, fees and rules require current professional verification.
EXPERTISE & CONTROL
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Prepared information is reviewed before authorised submission.
Changing requirements are checked against the relevant authority.
Acknowledgements and known next actions stay connected.
Final approval and processing remain with the government authority.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before you get started
What is included in 12A & 80G Registration?
LIQUETAX first reviews your facts and records, then confirms the exact preparation, filing, follow-up and completion documents included in your engagement.
How are fees and timelines confirmed?
Professional fees, statutory charges and a realistic preparation timeline are confirmed after the initial document review. Authority processing time can vary.
Can I track the work after I engage LIQUETAX?
Yes. Active clients can use the client portal for assigned work, document status, due dates, filing progress and acknowledgements.