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12AA Registration

12AA REGISTRATION

12AA registration is done with the aim to get exemption from Income Tax. Get 12AA registration for your organization and avail taxation benefits. Experience our fastest processing and reliable registration at best challenging affordable rates.

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    12AA registration

    12AA registration OF NGO aims to receive tax exemption under Income Tax. Once 12AA registration is taken by the organization it shall receive benefits of exemption under Income Tax Act. Exemption of 12AA registration is available for all the NGOs who has taken registration. 12AA registered NGO’s enjoys the benefit of receiving multiple permits from government and other agencies. There are many agencies which provide financial support to NGOs and these agencies usually prefer to make grant to 12AA registered NGO’s.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR 12AA REGISTRATION

    Instrument copy
    Instrument copy

    Self-certified instrument used for creating institution.

    Registration certificate
    Registration certificate

    Self-attested registration certificate.

    Financial report
    Financial report

    Financial report of the trust/ institution for maximum three preceding financial year.

    Activity of entitiy
    Activity of entitiy

    Description on activities which entity perform.

    ADVANTAGES OF 12AA registration

    Funds for charity will act as expenses incurred

    The funds used for the religious or charitable purpose will be considered as an expense incurred by the trust on charity or on religious purpose.

    One time Process

    12AA Registration is a onetime process and remains valid till cancellation of the registration. Thus 12AA registration does not require any kind of renewal.

    Accumulation of Income

    12AA registered NGOs receive advantage of accumulation of income upto 15% for the charitable or religious purposes.

    Government Permits

    12AA registered NGOs receive benefit of multiple permits from government & agencies which are providing financial support to NGOs.

    PROCESS OF 80G REGISTRATION

    1
    Filling of application

    The application for 12AA certificate needs to be submitted online on the income tax portal. All the required information will be filled in the form.

    2
    Attaching required documents

    All the required documents in relation to the organization, members and donor will be attached in the application.

    3
    Submission of application

    Once the form and the required documents for 12AA registration are submitted, an acknowledgement number will be generated.

    4
    Registration certificate

    On satisfactory verification and scrutinizing of application and documents the 12AA certificate will be generated.

    Frequently ASKED Questions

    What is 12AA Registration?

    12AA registration OF NGO aims to receive tax exemption under Income Tax. Once 12AA registration is taken by the organization it shall receive benefits of exemption under Income Tax Act. Exemption of 12AA registration is available for all the NGOs who has taken registration. 12AA registered NGO’s enjoys the benefit of receiving multiple permits from government and other agencies. There are many agencies which provide financial support to NGOs and these agencies usually prefer to make grant to 12AA registered NGO’s.

    What is the eligibility criteria for obtaining 12AA Registration?

    • Must Indulge in charitable activities like providing education, medical relief, better living to poor and performing activities with the motive to safeguard environment.
    • No profit motive to be involved while conducting the activities.
    • Assessee is involved in activities like trade or commerce then applicants must have receipts from trade activity less than twenty percent of the total receipts of the assesse.
    • Must not be Private or Family Trust.

    Who are eligible for 12AA registration?

    Entities such as Charitable Trusts, Religious Trusts, Societies and section 8 companies are eligible for registration.

    What is the procedure to register Under Section 12AA?

    All charitable trusts, societies, NGO except private or family trusts, are eligible to register under Section 12AA.

    1. An application in Form 10A filed with the Income Tax Commissioner.
    2. The submission of required documents.
    3. After submission of documents, Commissioner will review the application, who may also ask for additional information, if required.
    4. Commissioner finds application to be satisfactory, soon after the registration to be completed.

    What are the advantages of registration under 12AA?

    The advantages of registration under 12AA are-

    • All NGOs are eligible to avail exclusion from taxes.
    • Provide registration benefits for FCRA.
    • Registration certificate provides a valid proof of the purpose of the NGO and its operations.

    Under what circumstances registration shall be cancelled?

    In case of any of the following circumstances registration under 12AA shall be cancelled-

    • Activities not carried as per the objects of the trust or foundation.
    • The Activities of a trust or foundation are not veritable.

    What is Form 10A?

    Form 10A is file to register the organization under 12AA. Organizations like Trusts, Societies & Section 8 Companies are eligible to apply for the registration. The procedure of 12AA registration involves Form 10A filing with the digital signature of the signatory.

    Do applicant have to be physically present during the process?

    No applicant is not required to present physically during the process.