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12A & 80G Registration for NGOs in Chennai
Income-tax exemption for charitable entities + 50% donor deduction — mandatory for CSR & grant funding.
Why Velan Law
- 12A + 80G in 30–60 working days
- Form 10A / 10AB & DARPAN expertise
- CSR-1 registration & renewals included
12A registration grants a charitable trust, society or Section 8 company exemption from income tax on its surplus, and 80G registration gives donors the right to claim a 50% (or 100%) deduction on contributions. Both are now mandatory and time-bound under the Finance Act 2020 — provisional approval for 3 years followed by 5-year regular approval (Form 10A / 10AB). Velan Law Associates handles end-to-end 12A & 80G filing, CSR-1 registration and renewal for NGOs across Chennai.
Key Benefits
- 100% income-tax exemption on charitable receipts (Section 11)
- 50% (or 100% for select trusts) donor deduction under Section 80G
- Eligibility for CSR funds, grants & FCRA approval
- Higher donor & corporate trust
- Mandatory for any NGO seeking institutional money
Documents Required
- Trust Deed / Society Bye-laws / Section 8 MOA & AOA
- PAN of the NGO
- Registration certificate (Sub-Registrar / Registrar of Societies / RoC)
- DARPAN ID (NITI Aayog) — we obtain if missing
- Last 3 years' financials (if any) & list of activities
How We Work
Eligibility Check
We verify objects, registration validity and prior approvals (if any).
DARPAN & PAN Verification
NITI Aayog DARPAN ID obtained; PAN-Aadhaar linkage confirmed.
Form 10A / 10AB Filing
Online filing on the Income Tax e-filing portal with deed, audited accounts and activity report.
Provisional / Final Order
3-year provisional order issued; 5-year regular approval filed in Form 10AB.
CSR-1 Filing
CSR-1 filed with MCA so the NGO is eligible to receive CSR contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a new NGO get 12A & 80G immediately?
Yes. Provisional approval (3 years) can be obtained even before activities begin, in Form 10A. Regular approval (5 years) is filed in Form 10AB before provisional period ends.
Are 12A & 80G separate applications?
Yes — separate filings on the same Form 10A / 10AB with different sections. We file both together to save time.
Is 80G mandatory if I have 12A?
Not legally, but practically yes — donors will not contribute meaningfully without 80G deduction.
What is the validity now?
Under the post-2020 regime: 3 years (provisional) or 5 years (regular). Renewal must be filed 6 months before expiry.
What is CSR-1 and is it different?
CSR-1 is the MCA registration that lets corporates donate CSR money to your NGO. It is separate from 12A/80G and must also be obtained. We handle both.
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