Shunya's 12A and 80G Registration Package: Professional Fee, What's Included and What's Billed Separately

Last updated 26 September 2026

What does Shunya's 12A and 80G registration package cost?

Shunya's professional fee for 12A and 80G registration is ₹1,999. It covers the CA's work on your application, and it does not include government fees, statutory costs or third-party charges, which are billed separately. Your CA walks you through those on the first call.

Say Imran is the founder of a registered trust in Bengaluru that runs a food-support programme and now wants donors to be able to claim 80G. He needs one number to plan around, and a clear line between the professional fee and everything else. This page gives him that line.

As of September 2026, our research found no government fee charged at filing for the 12A and 80G forms, but that rests on limited sources, so confirm it with your CA. Other private providers charge their own professional fees, and those vary, so compare what each includes rather than the headline number.

What is included in the package?

The package covers a CA preparing and filing your application and seeing it through department queries. The list below reflects only what Shunya's live 12A and 80G page states.

In practice, your part is to send accurate documents and reply quickly when the CA needs a clarification. The CA's part is to turn those documents into a consistent application: objects that match your activities, financials that reconcile, and a filing that reads clearly to the reviewing officer. That division of work is what the professional fee pays for.

The first callback is free. A practising Chartered Accountant reviews every filing, and no timeline or outcome is promised, because the decision rests with the income tax department.

What is not included?

The package covers 12A and 80G registration only, so anything outside it needs a separate conversation with your CA. Do not assume the items below are included.

• Forming the entity. 12A and 80G follow incorporation. If you have not registered yet, start with a Section 8 company.
• FCRA registration for foreign donations, which is a separate registration.
• Annual filings. The page mentions guidance on Form 10BD, not preparing ITR-7, audit reports or ROC returns. See our annual compliance guide for what is due each year.
• Other registrations, such as GST or bank accounts. Ask your CA on the callback if you need them.

Also note that the live page describes 12A and 80G as two separate benefits filed through the same forms. In tax terms they are two approvals, so your CA confirms how both are applied for and what each will cost.

Who is this package for?

The package suits organisations that are already registered as a Section 8 company, trust or society, with a governing document stating charitable objects. It is a follow-on step, not a formation step, and any of the three entity types can apply.

It is not the right starting point if you have no entity yet, or if your objects are not charitable, because the application will struggle. It also is not needed if you only want to raise money from friends privately and do not need tax benefits. For a fuller view of who qualifies, read the guide on the difference between 12A and 80G and eligibility.

Renewals are handled too. For those cases, the CA prepares Form 10AB instead of Form 10A. The rules for validity and renewal explain the timing.

How do you start?

You can start in two ways on the 12A and 80G registration page: request a free callback, or pay the professional fee online. A CA calls after you submit your name and phone number, and you can also call or WhatsApp +91 80809 18797.

1. Share your details. Name and phone number for the callback, or pay online to begin.
2. Send your documents. Registration certificate, governing document and objects, and a checklist follows.
3. CA prepares the form. Form 10A with your financials, or Form 10AB for renewal.
4. Filing and queries. Filed on the e-filing portal, with department queries handled.
5. Certificate delivered, plus guidance on annual donation reporting.

The full sequence and the forms behind it are in our process and timeline guide.

Can you do 12A and 80G registration yourself?

Yes, an organisation can file on the income tax e-filing portal itself, and a simple, well-documented trust may manage it. Paying a CA makes sense when your objects clause, accounts or history need careful handling, because the application is judged on drafting and evidence.

A CA is worth the fee if your governing document is old or broad, if you have earned commercial income, if trustees are related, or if you cannot spare time to answer department queries. Our guide on rejection reasons lists the patterns a CA looks for before filing. If your case is straightforward and you have the time, doing it yourself is a legitimate option.

What happens after your certificate arrives?

After you receive your certificate, the work becomes ongoing: file the annual donation statement, keep books ready for audit, and diarise the renewal. Registration is not permanent, so the certificate is the start of a cycle.

• Provisional registration is valid for 3 years and regular registration for 5, with 10 years possible for 12A if conditions are met. See the renewal guide.
• Donation reporting on Form 10BD by 31 May lets donors claim their deduction.
• Annual returns and audit continue as long as you hold the registration.

The Income-tax Act 2025 renames several forms from 1 April 2026, so your CA confirms which names apply when you file.

What should you ask any provider before you pay?

Ask any provider what the fee covers, what is billed separately, and who actually prepares and reviews the filing. These questions keep comparisons fair and avoid surprises later.

• Does the fee cover both 12A and 80G, or only one?
• Is a qualified Chartered Accountant reviewing the filing?
• Who replies to department queries, and is that included?
• What government or third-party costs will be billed, and when?
• Is there any promise of approval or timing? Approval is the department's decision, so be cautious of promises.
• What happens after registration: renewal reminders, donation reporting, annual returns?

If you are still weighing structures, the cost and fees guide breaks down every component, and the company registration overview compares entity options.

This article is for general information only. For your specific situation, consult a practicing CA.