12A Registration – Get Tax Exemption for Your NGO, Trust, or Society
Want your NGO, trust, or charitable society to be income tax-exempt? 12A Registration under the Income Tax Act allows your organization to claim full exemption on income used for charitable or religious purposes—ensuring more funds go toward your mission, not taxes.
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✅ End-to-end online filing on the Income Tax portal
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Are you running a nonprofit organization, charitable trust, or Section 8 company in India? Obtaining Section 12A Registration from the Income Tax Department is a vital legal step to claim complete income tax exemption on your organization’s surplus funds.
12A Registration is a one-time, lifetime registration that enables nonprofits, NGOs, welfare institutions, and charitable societies to operate without the burden of income tax, provided the income is used for charitable or religious purposes. This registration boosts your organization’s credibility and allows access to grants, donations, and foreign contributions.
At Mequintrax, we simplify the entire 12A registration online process, offering expert documentation, Form 10A filing, and end-to-end compliance support — all through a fast, secure, and government-compliant platform.
12A Registration is a tax exemption certificate issued by the Income Tax Department of India to nonprofit organizations (NPOs) such as NGOs, public charitable trusts, religious institutions, and Section 8 companies. This registration allows such entities to claim full exemption from income tax on their surplus funds, provided the income is applied solely for charitable or religious objectives.
Whether you're involved in education, healthcare, poverty relief, environmental protection, or spiritual welfare, Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ensures that your organization’s funds are protected from taxation and can be reinvested into your mission.
Section 12A Registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is specifically designed to grant income tax exemption to organizations working for charitable, religious, educational, or social causes. Several types of nonprofit entities are eligible to apply for the 12A certificate after incorporation.
If your organization falls into any of the categories below, you are eligible to file Form 10A and seek tax-exempt status:
Public charitable trusts and religious trusts, registered to promote welfare activities such as education, healthcare, community upliftment, or spiritual programs, are eligible for 12A registration. These entities must operate without any profit motive.
NGOs, whether registered as trusts, societies, or companies, that carry out nonprofit social activities like rural development, women empowerment, skill training, environment protection, or cultural promotion can apply for Section 12A exemption.
Institutions such as temples, mosques, gurudwaras, churches, educational institutes, hospitals, orphanages, and old age homes that serve public welfare qualify for Section 12A registration.
Societies formed under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, actively engaged in non-commercial, philanthropic, or religious causes, are considered eligible to apply for the 12A certificate.
Companies incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, which aim to promote art, science, sports, education, research, health, religion, or social welfare, are eligible for 12A registration for tax-free operations.
Note: Private family trusts, profit-making bodies, or organizations not serving public utility are not eligible for 12A registration.
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To apply for 12A registration and secure a 12A certificate from the Income Tax Department of India, your organization must satisfy specific conditions defined under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. These guidelines ensure that only genuine nonprofit entities engaged in charitable or religious activities are eligible for tax exemptions.
The organization must be established for one or more of the following purposes:
4. Limited Commercial Activity
If the organization engages in trade or business:
5. Legal Entity Registration
The organization must be formally registered under a recognized legal structure, such as:
Obtaining 12A Registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides powerful financial and operational advantages to nonprofit organizations across India. Once your organization is registered under Section 12A, you become eligible for tax exemption on income, open the door to national and international funding, and enjoy long-term compliance credibility.
Here’s a complete overview of the top benefits of 12A Registration:
Income applied for charitable or religious purposes is not taxable under Sections 11 and 12. With a valid 12A certificate, your organization can retain surplus funds and redirect them into social impact programs instead of paying income tax.
Any expenditure made towards eligible nonprofit activities (e.g., free education, healthcare, relief, environment, etc.) is considered as "application of income", which reduces your taxable income base significantly.
Your organization can legally set aside up to 15% of its annual income for future use or large-scale projects. This provision ensures sustainable financial planning while staying fully compliant with income tax laws.
The portion of income applied or earmarked for charitable causes is excluded from the total assessable income, resulting in zero or minimal tax liability.
Having 12A registration makes your NGO or trust eligible for government schemes, corporate CSR funding, and foreign grants (after FCRA approval). Many funding agencies require 12A certification as a mandatory prerequisite.
Once your 12A certificate is issued by the Income Tax Department, it remains valid perpetually (unless revoked). No renewal or re-application is required, saving time and legal effort in the long run.
Registered entities are considered compliant, transparent, and trustworthy by government authorities, banks, CSR donors, and the public. 12A registration improves your reputation in the development sector.
12A-registered NGOs can utilize exemption benefits as needed, without mandatory yearly declarations or filings, offering greater financial and operational flexibility.
To successfully apply for 12A registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961, NGOs, charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies must submit a set of legally valid documents that establish their nonprofit status, objectives, and past activities.
At Mequintrax, we ensure that all your documentation is prepared, reviewed, and filed correctly during the Form 10A application process for a smooth and compliant 12A certificate issuance.
Mandatory Documents for 12A Registration:
1. Constitutional Documents of the Entity
A self-certified copy of the Certificate of Registration with the relevant authority:
If the organization had a 12A registration cancelled due to default, attach the copy of the rectified order or explanation
If a prior 12A application was rejected, include the copy of the rejection order for reference in the new application
Beyond registration, Mequintrax supports NGOs with compliance services like 80G registration, annual return filing, and renewal of tax-exempt status. Our advisory ensures your organization remains eligible for government grants, CSR funding, and donor confidence with proper legal structure and reporting.
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