Documents Needed for 12A Registration
PAN of the NGO/Trust/Section 8 Company
Trust Deed or MOA/AOA and Incorporation Certificate
Bank account statement (last 3 months)
Details of Governing Body/Trustees
Activity Report (last 3 years, if applicable)
Financial statements (last 3 years, if applicable)
Digital Signature (DSC) of Authorized Signatory
Eligible Entities
Registered Trusts
Section 8 Companies
Societies registered under Societies Registration Act
Other charitable or religious institutions
Steps for 12A Registration
Step 1: Document Collection
We collect legal, financial, and activity-related documents from your organization.
Step 2: Form Filing
We prepare and file Form 10A or 10AB with the Income Tax Department.
Step 3: Assessment & Approval
The application is assessed by CIT Exemptions, and certificate is issued upon approval.
What You Will Receive
Acknowledgment of Form 10A/10AB Filing
12A Certificate of Registration (PDF)
Application Summary and Filing Report
Compliance Advisory for Retention
Checklist for 80G Application (optional)
Risks Without 12A
Income becomes taxable at standard rates
Ineligibility for 80G approval
Loss of credibility with donors
Disqualification from CSR and government funding
Higher operational and tax costs
Important Compliance Dates
Re-registration (if applicable): within 6 months before expiry
Initial application: anytime post incorporation
Renewal: Every 5 years as per Income Tax updates
Authorities Involved
Jurisdictional Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions)
CBDT Portal for Online Application
DSC Verification Gateway (for filing Form 10A)
Why ReturnsBharo?
We offer expert compliance support for charitable institutions by handling the entire 12A registration process. From eligibility review to filing and follow-up, our team ensures accurate submissions, fast turnaround, and end-to-end coordination with the Exemption office.
Estimated Process Time
Approx. 10–14 working days
12A Registration
Starting from
4999₹ Onwards
(Government Fees Extra as Applicable)
Benefits
Dedicated NPO Specialist
Latest CBDT-Compliant Filing
End-to-End Application Handling
Pre-verified Document Templates
Support for 80G Filing (optional)
Package Inclusions
Eligibility Review & Consultation
Form 10A/10AB Preparation & Filing
Document Review & Verification
Liaison with CIT Exemptions
Digital Filing Confirmation
Post-Registration Advisory
