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80G Registration for NGOs in India

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Short answer

80G registration lets people and companies who donate to your NGO claim an income tax deduction, which makes it easier to raise donations. An NGO needs a valid 12A registration first. Like 12A, 80G is granted provisionally for three years and then for five years at a time.

Last updated 1 November 2026. Government fees, limits and forms change. Always confirm the current rule on the official portal before you file.

80G is about your donors, not your own tax. When a donor knows a donation qualifies, trust and willingness to give go up. Corporate donors and CSR teams commonly check for 80G and 12A before they give.

Donors can claim the deduction only if they file under the old tax regime. Under the new tax regime most Chapter VI-A deductions, including 80G, are not available, so understand your donor profile before you promote the benefit.

Who should consider this service?

This service is relevant to eligible charitable organisations that want to assess approval under Section 80G and donor facing compliance requirements.

How this service can help

A clear approval path for eligible organisations
Better donor documentation planning
Guidance on relevant filing and record keeping
Alignment with the organisation’s tax and governance records

Documents and information to prepare

Requirements can vary with the organisation, activity, authority, and current records. The following is a practical starting checklist.

Organisation registration and constitutional documents
PAN, address, and office records
Financial statements and activity details
Trustee, member, or director information

12A vs 80G at a glance

	12A	80G
Who benefits	The NGO	The donor
What it does	Exempts the NGO's income	Allows donor to claim a deduction on donations
Forms	Form 10A and 10AB	Form 10A and 10AB
Validity	3 years provisional, then 5 years	3 years provisional, then 5 years

Who is eligible

Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies with charitable objects.
Entities holding or applying for 12A registration.
NGOs whose objects and activities are not for the profit of specific persons.

After registration

Issue proper donation receipts with the 80G registration number, validity date and donor PAN.
File the statement of donations the law requires with the Income Tax department.
Keep records for audit and for donor queries.
Renew before the validity ends.

How the process works

1
Get 12A in place
Hold or apply for 12A registration, since the 80G approval is tied to it.
2
Prepare documents
Registration deed, PAN, 12A order, financial statements where available, activity details and trustee or member list.
3
Apply online
Submit Form 10A or Form 10AB on the Income Tax portal using digital signature.
4
Answer queries
Clarify objects, activities and donation use if asked.
5
Receive approval
The order states the approval number and its validity period.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applying before the 12A route is clear.
Wrong or missing information in donation receipts.
Promoting 80G benefit to donors who are in the new tax regime.
Letting the approval lapse without renewal.

Official sources

Income Tax e-filing portal

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Frequently asked questions

What is 80G registration?

It is an approval that lets donors claim an income tax deduction on donations made to your registered NGO.

Do I need 12A before 80G?

Yes. The NGO needs 12A registration, or a pending route to it, because 80G is linked to it.

How long is 80G valid?

Provisional approval is valid for three years and the final approval for five years, after which it must be renewed.

Can donors under the new tax regime claim 80G?

Generally no. Most Chapter VI-A deductions are not available under the new tax regime, so 80G mainly helps donors who file under the old regime.

What should be on an 80G donation receipt?

The NGO name and PAN, 80G approval number and validity, donor name and PAN, amount, date and mode of payment.