Registrations

12A and 80G Registration

Register your trust, society or Section 8 company under 12A and 80G together, so its income can be exempt and donors can claim a deduction for their gifts.

  • Both registrations in one process
  • Objects and activities presented clearly
  • Renewals tracked for you
  • In-house team, never outsourced
  • Handled or reviewed by CAs and CSs
  • Data privacy first
On this page
  1. Who needs 12A and 80G?
  2. What's included
  3. How it works with us
  4. Why register under 12A and 80G?
  5. Good to know
  6. Why choose Tsquare?
  7. Related services
  8. Documents required
  9. FAQs

12A registration lets a non-profit claim exemption on income used for its objects; 80G lets its donors claim a deduction. Both are granted by the Income Tax Department.

Tsquare, a Coimbatore-based firm, handles non-profit registrations online for clients anywhere in India.

At a glance

Who it's for
Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies
What you get
12A and 80G registrations
Filed on
The Income Tax e-filing portal
Documents
Constitution documents, activities and accounts

Who needs 12A and 80G?

  • New non-profits

    Starting out and seeking donors.

  • Established NGOs

    Renewing or upgrading provisional registrations.

  • Section 8 companies

    Non-profit companies seeking tax exemption.

What's included

  • Reviewing your constitution and activities
  • Preparing both applications
  • Filing on the e-filing portal
  • Replying to queries
  • Renewal reminders

Not included

  • Annual returns (see [ITR for trusts](/services/income-tax-services/itr-for-trusts/))
  • Audit fees

How it works with us

  1. Tell us about your business

    Share what you do and the documents you have.

  2. We check eligibility

    We confirm you qualify and list what's needed.

  3. We prepare the application

    We prepare the application and check every document.

  4. We file it

    We submit it on the Income Tax e-filing portal and answer any queries.

  5. You get your registration

    We share the certificate and explain what to keep up to date.

Why register under 12A and 80G?

  • Income used for your objects can be exempt.
  • Donors are more likely to give with 80G.
  • Grant makers often require both.

Good to know

Why choose Tsquare?

Tsquare Professionals is a Coimbatore-based firm that helps clients across India with non-profit registrations. Everything happens online, so it works the same wherever you are.

  • An in-house team handles your work. It is never outsourced.
  • Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries handle or review every filing.
  • Your documents stay private and are used only for your work.
  • One point of contact who knows your business, from start to finish.

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FAQ's on 12A and 80G Registration

Yes, and it's usually the simplest route.

They're granted for a period and must be renewed. We remind you.

Yes. New organisations usually get provisional registration first.

You can apply separately. See 12A registration or 80G registration.

Documents Required for 12A and 80G Registration

Trust Deed / MOA / Bye-laws Instrument creating the trust, society or Section 8 company.
Registration Certificate Of the trust / society / Section 8 company.
PAN Card PAN of the organisation.
Trustees / Members Details List with PAN and Aadhaar of trustees, directors or office bearers.
Activities Note Note describing the activities carried out (and planned).

Optional / if applicable

Financial Statements Up to the last 3 years, if the organisation has been operating.
NGO Darpan ID If registered on NGO Darpan.
Existing Registration / Approval Order Provisional 12A / 80G order, for regular registration.
FCRA Registration Certificate If registered under FCRA.
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