80G Registration

Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is a prestigious certification granted to charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies that allows individual and corporate donors to claim a 50% income tax deduction on donations made to the NGO. Holding an 80G certificate is the #1 requirement to attract high-net-worth donors, corporate CSR funds, and institutional grants.

Provisional 80G Registration (valid for 3 years) is granted instantly via Form 10A to newly formed NGOs without past track record. Final 80G Registration (valid for 5 years) is applied via Form 10AB within 6 months of commencing activities, after thorough review of donation records and charitable achievements by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions).

Yes. An NGO must possess an active 12A/12AB registration (or apply for 12A and 80G concurrently) before 80G approval can be granted. 12A makes the NGO's income tax-free, while 80G provides tax deduction benefits to the donor.

Provisional 80G is valid for 3 financial years. Final 80G is valid for 5 financial years and must be renewed every 5 years by filing Form 10AB at least 6 months prior to expiry. TaxQue tracks all NGO renewal deadlines.

Your application is handled by our Senior NGO Tax Practice and audited by a Chartered Accountant. We verify that your trust deed does not contain communal clauses, organize past donation receipts, and prepare your CIT(E) submission.