Section 80G Registration

Section 80G Registration

Section 80G of the Income Tax Act allows donors — individuals and companies — to claim a deduction of 50% to 100% on donations made to approved charitable organizations. Having 80G approval makes your NGO, trust, or Section 8 company significantly more attractive to donors and corporate CSR departments.

Benefits of Section 80G Registration

• Donors (individuals and companies) get 50%–100% tax deduction on donations.
• Significantly increases donor confidence and willingness to contribute.
• Mandatory for receiving CSR contributions from companies under Section 135 of Companies Act.
• Opens doors to institutional funding, government grants, and foundation grants.
• Enhances organizational credibility and accountability.

Eligibility

• Must have a valid Section 12A/12AB registration (prerequisite).
• Must be a non-profit entity — Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company.
• Activities must be genuinely charitable — no commercial activity benefiting private persons.
• Must maintain proper books of accounts and file annual returns.

Documents Required

• Valid Section 12A/12AB registration certificate.
• Registration certificate and governing document (Trust Deed / MoA / Bye-laws).
• Audited financial statements for the last 3 years.
• Activity report demonstrating charitable work with photographs/evidence.
• PAN Card of the organization.
• List of trustees/directors with their PAN and Aadhaar details.

Registration Process

1. File Form 10G on the Income Tax e-filing portal for 80G approval.
2. Upload all required documents including financial statements and activity report.
3. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) reviews the application.
4. Site inspection by income tax officer may be conducted.
5. On approval, 80G certificate issued with a unique approval number and validity period (5 years renewable).
6. Start issuing 80G donation receipts to all donors.

Timeline

Approximately 30–90 days from application filing.

Why Choose Tax Precision?

• Simultaneous 12A and 80G application filing for faster results.
• Expert activity report and financial statement preparation.
• Donor receipt format drafting and 80G compliance guidance.
• Response to Income Tax Department queries and site inspection support.
• 80G renewal management every 5 years.