Question 1

Why should an NGO apply for 12A and 80G Registrations together as a Combo?

Accepted Answer

Applying for 12A and 80G together is the most efficient, cost-effective strategy for NGOs. Section 12A makes your organization's entire surplus income and donations 100% tax-free, while Section 80G provides a 50% tax deduction to your donors. Getting both simultaneously creates complete donor trust and unlocks corporate CSR grants and government funding.

Question 2

What are the 3 core benefits of the TaxQue 12A & 80G Combo Package?

Accepted Answer

(1) Dual Tax Monopolies: 100% tax exemption on trust income + 50% tax deduction for donors. (2) Streamlined Documentation: Unified preparation of Note on Activities, Trust Deed clauses, and Form 10A filings. (3) 40% Cost Savings: Significant discount compared to applying for 12A and 80G separately.

Question 3

How long does it take to obtain both 12A and 80G Provisional Registrations?

Accepted Answer

Both Provisional 12A and 80G registrations (Form 10A) are processed concurrently on the Income Tax e-filing portal and approved within 24 to 48 hours, generating two official 16-digit Unique Registration Numbers (URNs) in Form 10AC.

Question 4

Who will manage our 12A & 80G Combo application at TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

Your NGO setup is managed by a Senior NGO Compliance Strategist and audited by a practicing Chartered Accountant. We ensure your trust deed objects are aligned with Section 2(15) and Section 80G(5) requirements.

Question 5

What documents are required for the 12A & 80G Combo Application?

Accepted Answer

You need: (1) Registered Trust Deed / Society Registration Certificate / Section 8 MOA-AOA, (2) Detailed Note on Activities and projected charitable budget, (3) PAN Card and Aadhaar cards of all Trustees/Directors, (4) Electricity bill and rent agreement of NGO office, (5) Darpan NITI Aayog registration (if available), and (6) Class 3 DSC of Authorized Signatory.

Question 6

What is the validity period of the Provisional 12A & 80G Combo approval?

Accepted Answer

Provisional 12A and 80G approvals are valid for 3 financial years. At least 6 months before expiry (or within 6 months of commencing activities), we transition your NGO to 5-Year Final Registration via Form 10AB.

Question 7

What is Darpan NITI Aayog Registration and is it included in the combo?

Accepted Answer

NGO Darpan is the central government portal maintained by NITI Aayog. Registering on NGO Darpan generates a unique Darpan ID mandatory for receiving government grants and CSR funds. TaxQue includes Darpan portal registration in our NGO Combo package.

Question 8

What is Form CSR-1 and how does it complete the NGO funding toolkit?

Accepted Answer

Form CSR-1 is filed on the MCA portal to register the NGO with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for receiving corporate CSR donations under Section 135. Combining 12A, 80G, and CSR-1 makes your NGO 100% eligible for corporate funding.

Question 9

What are the rules regarding religious vs charitable objects in 12A & 80G combo?

Accepted Answer

While 12A permits both charitable and religious trusts, Section 80G is strictly restricted to purely charitable or non-sectarian objects. If your trust deed contains mixed religious-charitable clauses, TaxQue helps amend trust deed clauses to ensure 100% 80G eligibility.

Question 10

What is Form 10BD and how does it relate to 80G donor receipts?

Accepted Answer

Every year by 31st May, the NGO must file an electronic statement of donations in Form 10BD reporting donor PAN details and generate Form 10BE donation receipts. TaxQue manages your annual Form 10BD filings.

Question 11

What happens if the Income Tax Department issues a clarification notice on Form 10AB?

Accepted Answer

Our CA team prepares comprehensive written rejoinders with project reports, donor lists, and expenditure vouchers to secure prompt Final 5-Year approval from the CIT(E).

Question 12

What is the fee for the 12A & 80G Combo Registration with TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

We offer an all-inclusive, discounted fixed-price combo package covering 12A filing, 80G filing, Darpan portal registration, and Note on Activities structuring with zero hidden fees.

Question 13

How do we receive our official 12A and 80G Certificates?

Accepted Answer

The Income Tax Department issues two separate official Registration Orders (Form 10AC/10AD) with individual 16-digit URNs for 12A and 80G, which we deliver immediately in PDF format.

Question 14

Can an existing unregistered trust apply for the 12A & 80G combo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whether your trust/society was registered last week or 10 years ago, you can apply for 12A and 80G registrations at any time to regularize your tax-exempt status.

Question 15

What ongoing annual compliances does TaxQue provide for 12A/80G NGOs?

Accepted Answer

We provide comprehensive annual retainers covering Form 10BD (May), CA Audit in Form 10B/10BB (September), and Annual ITR-7 filing (October).

Question 16

How does TaxQue ensure our NGO maintains 100% compliance over the years?

Accepted Answer

Our NGO advisory desk monitors income application percentages (85% rule), tracks Form 10/9A accumulations, audits donor records, and manages 5-year renewal cycles proactively.

Feature & Deliverable Matrix	Basic	Standard★ Most Popular	Premium
Statutory Document Eligibility Verification & Gap Analysis	✓	✓	✓
Official Government Portal Application & Declaration Drafting	✓	✓	✓
Pre-Submission Regulatory Compliance Scrutiny	✓	✓	✓
Official Registration Certificate / License Delivery	✓	✓	✓
Transparent Process with Zero Hidden Departmental Charges	✓	✓	✓
Assigned Regulatory Licensing Specialist & Compliance Lead	—	✓	✓
Express Priority Queue Processing for Fast Turnaround	—	✓	✓
Department Query Resolution & Inspector Clarification Handling	—	✓	✓
Digital Signature (DSC) Attestation & Verification Support	—	✓	✓
Annual License Renewal Tracking & Expiry Advance Reminders	—	—	✓
Mandatory Annual Return Filing (e.g. Form D-1 / Activity Reports)	—	—	✓
Comprehensive Multi-Location Regulatory Licensing Audit	—	—	✓
Direct Priority Phone & Advisory Access to Senior Partner	—	—	✓

Document Type	Specific Records Required	Format / Specifications
Constitutional Document	Registered Trust Deed / Registered Society Bye-laws / Section 8 MOA & AOA	Must contain irrevocable non-profit & secular clauses
Registration Certificate	Certificate of Incorporation / Society Registration Certificate / Trust Deed	Issued by competent state/central authority
Trustees / Directors KYC	PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport Photo of all Trustees / Board Members	Self-attested color copies
Financial Statements (For Regular)	Audited Balance Sheets, Income & Expenditure Accounts, and Audit Reports (Form 10B/10BB)	Signed by CA (Not required for new NGOs)
Detailed Activity Report & Photos	Comprehensive report of charitable programs conducted along with geo-tagged activity photos	Structured by TaxQue NGO consultants

Registration Milestone	Statutory Timeline	Key Deliverable
Dual Provisional 12A & 80G (Form 10A)	Apply at least 1 month prior to commencement of FY	Dual Form 10AC URN Certificates (Valid 3 Years)
Dual Regular 12A & 80G (Form 10AB)	At least 6 months before expiry of provisional OR within 6 months of starting activities	Dual Form 10AD URN Certificates (Valid 5 Years)
Annual Form 10BD & 10BE Filing	31st May following the financial year	Annual Statement of Donations + Donor Certificates

Statutory Parameter	Mandatory Threshold / Percentage	Governing Section
Entity Tax Exemption (12AB)	100% Tax Exemption (upon 85% charitable income application)	Section 11(1)(a) Income Tax Act
Donor Tax Deduction (80G)	50% Tax Deduction on donated amount (capped at 10% of donor GTI)	Section 80G(4) Income Tax Act
Cash Donation Limit	Maximum ₹2,00,000 under 12A; Maximum ₹2,000 under 80G for donor tax deduction	Section 40A(3) & Section 80G(5D)

Parameter	TaxQue Synchronized Dual Desk	Filing 12A & 80G Separately Months Apart	Local Non-Specialist Agent
Charter Scrutiny Consistency	Unified charter review satisfying both 12A & 80G mandates simultaneously	Conflicting scrutiny queries from different CIT(E) wards	Fails to harmonize secular clauses
Turnaround Time	Both URNs delivered simultaneously in 7 days	Takes 6 to 12 months due to disjointed applications	Protracted delays
CSR-1 & Funding Eligibility	Immediate eligibility to apply for Form CSR-1 corporate grants	Delayed CSR funding eligibility	Unaware of CSR-1 prerequisites

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Documents Required for 12A & 80G Registration

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