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8 decision-stage guides for charities and non-profits applying for 12A and 80G: what each registration does, the documents you need, how the process and timeline work, validity and renewal, and yearly compliance.
Register your 12A & 80G with Shunya →12A and 80G Registration Cost in India: Professional Fee, Government Fee and Other Costs (September 2026)
What 12A and 80G registration costs: Shunya's professional fee, whether any government fee applies, and the other costs to budget for.
Read →Documents Required for 12A and 80G Registration: Checklist for Trusts, Societies and Section 8 Organisations
The documents a trust, society or Section 8 company should keep ready for 12A and 80G registration, with a checklist and common mismatches.
Read →12A and 80G Registration Process and Timeline: Form 10A, Provisional and Regular Registration Step by Step
Step by step: how 12A and 80G registration works, from Form 10A provisional registration to Form 10AB regular registration, and what timing to expect.
Read →12A vs 80G: The Difference, Who Is Eligible and Whether Your NGO Needs Both
12A exempts your organisation's income, 80G lets donors claim a deduction. Who is eligible, whether you need both, and the donor-side limits.
Read →12A and 80G Validity and Renewal: 3, 5 or 10 Years, and How Form 10AB Works
How long 12A and 80G last, when 10-year validity applies, when to file Form 10AB, and what happens if you miss the renewal window.
Read →12A and 80G Annual Compliance for Trusts and NGOs: ITR-7, Audit, 85% Rule and Form 10BD
The yearly duties after 12A and 80G: applying 85% of income, audit report, ITR-7, and the donor statement (Form 10BD, now Form 113).
Read →12A and 80G Registration Rejection: Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them
The usual reasons 12A and 80G applications are rejected or held up, what each looks like, and a pre-filing checklist to avoid them.
Read →Shunya's 12A and 80G Registration Package: Professional Fee, What's Included and What's Billed Separately
What Shunya's professional fee covers for 12A and 80G registration, what is billed separately, and what to ask any provider before you pay.
Read →12A & 80G registration — quick answers
How much does 12A and 80G registration cost with Shunya?
Shunya's professional fee is ₹1,999. Government fees, state stamp duty, the DSC issuer's charge and other third-party costs are billed separately, and your CA walks you through them on your callback.
What is the difference between 12A and 80G?
12A exempts the trust's own income from tax, while 80G lets donors claim a deduction for donations made to the trust. Most non-profits apply for both.
How long is 12A registration valid?
Provisional registration lasts 3 years and regular registration 5 years, and as of September 2026 a 10-year period can apply where income conditions are met. Renewal is applied for at least 6 months before expiry.
Who can apply for 12A and 80G registration?
Charitable or religious trusts, registered societies and Section 8 companies. Your CA checks that your objects and documents qualify before filing.
Ready to register your 12A & 80G?
Request a free callback or pay the ₹1,999 professional fee online. Government fees and other statutory costs are billed separately at actual cost.
Professional fee ₹1,999. Government fees, statutory costs and any third-party charges are billed separately; your CA walks you through them on your callback.