Who needs 80 G & 12AB Registration
Eligible charitable/religious organisations seeking the applicable income-tax exemption framework.
- Charitable trusts
- Societies
- Section 8 companies
- Other eligible institutions
Provisional Registration for 1 to 3 years (when activities has not commenced) Regular Registration (all documents required)
Documents you’ll upload
The list depends on how you’re applyingIf you are applying as: Section 8 company
- 01 Incorporation Certificate Required
- 02 MOA (self-attested copy) Required
- 03 AOA (self-attested copy) Required
- 04 PAN card of the Company Required
- 05 Electricity Bill or any other Address Proof (House Tax Receipt or Water Bill) Required
- 06 NOC from Landlord (if rented) If applicable
- 07 Audited Financial Statement for last 3 years If applicable
- 08 List of Donors along with their address and Pan Details If applicable
- 09 List of Governing Body with their PAN card & Aadhaar Card copy and contact details (Mobile No and Email ID) If applicable
- 10 Undertaking by head of the Company If applicable
- 11 FCRA Certificate if foreign transaction If applicable
- 12 DARPAN Registration Certificate Required
If you are applying as: Trust or society
- 01 Trust or Society Registration Certificate Required
- 02 Trust Deed / By Laws (two self attested copies) Required
- 03 PAN card of Trust / Society Required
- 04 Electricity Bill or any other Address Proof (House Tax Receipt or Water Bill) Required
- 05 NOC from Landlord (if rented) If applicable
- 06 Audited Financial Statement for last 3 years If applicable
- 07 List of Donors along with their address and Pan Details If applicable
- 08 List of Board of Trustees / Executive Members with their PAN card & Aadhaar Card copy and contact details (Mobile No and Email ID) If applicable
- 09 Undertaking by Trustor / Author or head of Society If applicable
- 10 FCRA Certificate if foreign transaction If applicable
- 11 DARPAN Registration Certificate Required
- 12 Dev Sthan Vibhag Registration Required
What you receive
- 12AB and 80G registration
Good to know
- For Regular Registration time required is 180 working days.
How it works
- Step 1 Apply online A CA calls back and confirms the fee
- Step 2 Upload & CA checks Secure link from any phone; re-upload requests come with a reason
- Step 3 Filed Acknowledgement shared with you
- Done Done Your certificate or result in your account to download
Typical time once your documents are complete: 60 working days. Government processing time, where it applies, is extra.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for 80 G & 12AB Registration?
Click Apply now, sign in or create an account with your mobile number and a password, answer a few questions and upload the documents listed on this page. A Chartered Accountant reviews everything before anything is filed.
Can I upload photos taken on my phone?
Yes. Clear phone photos are fine as long as all four corners of the document are visible. PDF, JPG and PNG files all work.
What does it cost?
The fee depends on your case. It is shared after a CA reviews your application, before any work is filed for you.
How will I know the status?
Your account on this website shows every step as it happens, with the CA’s messages. Acknowledgements and certificates are added there for you to download.