Form 10A / 10AB (12A & 80G) in Dumka

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Ranchi — House No. 239, Road No. 4, Magistrate Colony, Doranda, Ranchi – 834002

Jurisdictional HC

Jharkhand High Court

GSTIN prefix

20 (Jharkhand)

Professional Tax

Jharkhand levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,500/year). Applicable to companies employing salaried staff.

Business hubs

Santhal Pargana HQ, Agri & Handicrafts, Stone Mining

Dumka is the Santhal Pargana divisional HQ — a tribal agri, stone, and handicrafts district.

Also in: Deoghar Sahibganj

Form 10A and Form 10AB are the income-tax applications used to register a charitable or religious trust, society or Section 8 company under Section 12A/12AB (income exemption for the entity) and Section 80G (deduction for its donors). Form 10A is for fresh/provisional registration by new applicants; Form 10AB is for converting provisional to regular, renewing after validity, or on modification of objects. Both are filed online on the e-filing portal — provisional registration is valid 3 years and regular 5 years, and must be renewed via Form 10AB before expiry.

12AB + 80G

Two benefits, one process — 12A/12AB exempts the trust's income; 80G lets donors claim a deduction. Most NGOs apply for both together.

Understand It

What Is Form 10A / 10AB (12A & 80G)?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

Form 10A and Form 10AB are the online income-tax applications a trust, society or Section 8 company files to get and keep 12A/12AB (income exemption) and 80G (donor deduction) registration.

Legally

Under Section 12A/12AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 a charitable or religious entity must register to claim exemption of its income, and under Section 80G to allow its donors a deduction. Form 10A covers fresh/provisional registration and re-registration; Form 10AB covers provisional-to-regular conversion, renewal and modification of objects.

Governing authority

Administered by the Income Tax Department, with both forms filed and processed online on the e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) and verified using DSC or EVC.

Validity

Provisional registration is valid for 3 years; regular 12AB and 80G registration is granted for 5 years and must be renewed via Form 10AB before it expires.

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Quick Facts

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Forms

10A / 10AB

Governing Law

Sec 12A/12AB & 80G

Mode

100% Online

Authority

Income-tax Dept

Provisional Validity

3 years

Regular Validity

5 years

Eligible

Trust / Society / Sec 8

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Act

Income-tax Act, 1961

Exemption

Section 12A / 12AB

Donor Deduction

Section 80G

Forms

10A / 10AB

Portal

incometax.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

Public charitable & religious trusts seeking exemption
Societies under the Societies Registration Act
Section 8 (not-for-profit) companies
New / first-time NGOs needing provisional registration
Provisionally registered entities converting to regular
Trusts renewing 12AB / 80G before validity expires

You may need this if

You have formed a new trust, society or Section 8 company
You want the trust's income exempt under 12A/12AB
You want donors to claim a deduction under 80G
Your provisional registration must be converted to regular
Your 12AB / 80G registration is nearing its expiry
You have modified the objects of a registered trust

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Why It Matters

Why Is 12A & 80G Registration Important?

Registration under Section 12A/12AB and 80G is what lets a charitable entity keep its income tax-free and give its donors a deduction. Here is why it matters.

01

Income-Tax Exemption

12A/12AB registration exempts the income of the trust that is applied to its charitable or religious objects from income tax.
02

80G Donor Benefit

80G approval lets donors claim a deduction on their donations, making it far easier for the entity to raise funds.
03

Grants & CSR Funding

Most government grants, CSR contributions and foreign funding require valid 12A and 80G registration as a precondition.
04

Legal Standing

Registration gives the NGO formal recognition under the Income-tax Act and adds credibility with donors, banks and regulators.
05

Continuity via Renewal

Timely Form 10AB renewal keeps the exemption unbroken across each validity cycle, avoiding a gap in status.
06

Avoid Losing Exemption

Correct filing avoids rejection, lapse and cancellation — any of which can make the trust's income and corpus taxable.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Public charitable & religious trusts

Societies (Societies Registration Act)

Section 8 (not-for-profit) companies

New / first-time NGOs

Provisionally registered entities

Entities that have modified their objects

Eligibility checklist

A registered instrument — trust deed, society bye-laws / memorandum, or MOA & AOA
PAN of the entity in its own name
Genuine charitable or religious activities (or a bona fide plan to begin)
Correct form for your case — Form 10A (fresh/provisional) or Form 10AB (regular/renewal/modification)
An authorised signatory who can e-verify the application via DSC or EVC
For renewal/conversion — the existing provisional or regular registration order

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Eligibility Assessment

Confirm whether Form 10A or Form 10AB applies and which of 12A/12AB and 80G you should seek.

02

Deed & Object Review

Vet the trust deed / bye-laws so the object clauses satisfy 12A and 80G requirements.

03

Document Preparation

Assemble PAN, registration proof, trustee details and activity & financial records.

04

Form Preparation

Draft Form 10A / 10AB accurately with all annexures for 12A/12AB and 80G.

05

Portal Filing

File online on the income-tax e-filing portal with DSC / EVC verification.

06

Query Handling

Respond to any departmental notice or clarification (CPC query) on your behalf.

07

Order Delivery

Hand over the 12AB exemption order and 80G approval once granted.

08

Renewal Tracking

Track your validity and remind you before the next Form 10AB window.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

Eligibility assessment for 12A/12AB & 80G

Trust deed / bye-laws review notes

Prepared Form 10A / 10AB with annexures

Acknowledgement of online filing

12AB exemption registration order

80G approval order

Response to any departmental query

Validity & renewal reminder schedule

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for Form 10A / 10AB?

Requirements vary by the type of entity. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready. All applicants also need an income-tax e-filing account and a note describing the entity's charitable activities.

Choose your entity type

Trust

Public charitable / religious trust

5 documents

Registered trust deed
PAN of the trust
Details of trustees (with PAN & ID)
Activity note & financial statements (where available)
Existing 12A/80G order — for renewal / conversion

Important before you file

Choose the right form

Form 10A is for fresh / provisional registration and re-registration; Form 10AB is for provisional-to-regular conversion, renewal after validity, or modification of objects. Filing the wrong form is a common cause of rejection.

Object clauses matter

The deed or bye-laws must contain charitable / religious objects and the usual dissolution and non-profit clauses. Defective objects are vetted and corrected before filing.

Mind the validity windows

Provisional registration is valid 3 years and regular 5 years. Conversion / renewal via Form 10AB must be filed within the prescribed window before expiry.

DSC / EVC for verification

The application is e-verified using a Digital Signature Certificate or EVC of the authorised signatory. Section 8 companies typically sign with a DSC.

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Step by Step

How Form 10A / 10AB Filing Works (Step by Step)

The entire application happens online on the income-tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in.

01

Eligibility check

A free call confirms whether Form 10A (fresh/provisional) or Form 10AB (regular/renewal/modification) applies to your entity.

02

Document collection & deed review

Trust deed / bye-laws, PAN, trustee details and activity & financial records are collected and vetted for 12A/80G.

03

Form preparation

The CA team drafts Form 10A / 10AB for 12A/12AB and 80G with all supporting annexures.

04

Online filing

The application is filed on the income-tax e-filing portal and verified with DSC or EVC.

05

Query response

Any departmental notice or clarification is answered on your behalf, with re-submission if needed.

06

Order issued

The 12AB exemption order and 80G approval are delivered, and your renewal date is tracked.

How Long It Takes

How the 12A / 80G Registration Timeline Works

Stage	Expected Time
Form 10A — provisional 12A/12AB & 80G	Provisional order, valid 3 years
Form 10AB — convert provisional to regular	Within the prescribed window before provisional expiry
Form 10AB — renewal of regular registration	Before the 5-year validity expires (generally ~6 months prior)

A new entity first takes provisional registration via Form 10A (valid 3 years), then converts to regular via Form 10AB. Regular 12AB and 80G registration is valid 5 years and must be renewed on Form 10AB before it expires. Departmental queries pause the clock until you respond — TaxClue tracks every expiry so your exemption never lapses.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
Annually	File income return in ITR-7 · Audit report (Form 10B / 10BB) where applicable · Apply income as required to retain exemption
For 80G entities	File statement of donations in Form 10BD · Issue donation certificates (Form 10BE) to donors · Maintain donor and receipt records
Every cycle	Renew regular registration via Form 10AB before expiry · Convert provisional to regular within the window · Track 3-year / 5-year validity dates
Event-Based	Re-apply on Form 10AB on modification of objects · Update the department on constitutional changes · Respond to any notice or clarification

Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

Decide correctly between Form 10A and Form 10AB yourself
Vet the deed / bye-laws for 12A and 80G object clauses
Assemble activity notes and financial details
Fill the form and annexures without errors
Handle DSC / EVC verification failures
Draft replies to departmental queries
Risk rejection, lapse and re-filing delays

With TaxClue

CA confirms the correct form for your case
Deed & object clauses reviewed before filing
Documents assembled and checked for you
Form 10A / 10AB prepared and verified by experts
Online filing with DSC / EVC handled smoothly
Departmental queries answered by our team
Higher first-time approval, with renewal tracking

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Filing Form 10A when Form 10AB was required (or vice-versa)

Deed objects not aligned to 12A / 80G requirements

Missing dissolution / non-profit clauses in the instrument

Incomplete or inconsistent trustee / member details

Weak or missing activity and financial documentation

Not converting provisional to regular within the window

Missing the renewal deadline and letting registration lapse

Ignoring or delaying a departmental query

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

What Compliance Applies After Registration?

Annually

File income return in ITR-7
Audit report (Form 10B / 10BB) where applicable
Apply income as required to retain exemption

For 80G entities

File statement of donations in Form 10BD
Issue donation certificates (Form 10BE) to donors
Maintain donor and receipt records

Every cycle

Renew regular registration via Form 10AB before expiry
Convert provisional to regular within the window
Track 3-year / 5-year validity dates

Event-Based

Re-apply on Form 10AB on modification of objects
Update the department on constitutional changes
Respond to any notice or clarification

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Filing Form 10A when Form 10AB was required (or vice-versa) causes rejection
Late 12AB/80G renewal via Form 10AB lets the exemption lapse and income become taxable
Deed objects not aligned to 12A/80G requirements draw a rejection
Not converting provisional to regular within the window loses registration
Missing Form 10BD/10BE reporting denies donors their 80G deduction

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

2025: 12A/12AB and 80G registrations for trusts and NGOs are time-bound and must be renewed via Form 10A/10AB before expiry.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

CA / CS Team

Qualified professionals who handle 12A/80G registration day in, day out.

02

Deed Reviewed First

Object clauses vetted before filing to avoid rejection.

03

100% Online

Documents shared and the form filed remotely — no office visits.

04

Renewal Tracking

We remind you before the Form 10AB window so nothing lapses.

05

Query Handling

Departmental notices answered by our team on your behalf.

06

Status Visibility

Always know where your application stands.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
Access limited to the team working on your file
Communication over secure digital channels
Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Form 10A and Form 10AB?

Form 10A is used for fresh or provisional registration under Section 12A/12AB and 80G by new or first-time applicants (and for re-registration). Form 10AB is used to convert provisional registration to regular, to renew after the validity period, or when the trust modifies its objects. Choosing the correct form is essential — the wrong form is a common cause of rejection.

What is the difference between 12A and 80G registration?

12A/12AB registration exempts the trust's income applied to charitable or religious purposes from income tax. 80G registration lets donors claim a deduction on the donations they make to the trust. They are separate approvals, and most NGOs apply for both together.

Who can apply for 12A and 80G registration?

Public charitable or religious trusts, societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, and Section 8 companies incorporated for charitable objects can apply. The entity must have a registered instrument (trust deed, bye-laws or MOA) and genuine charitable activities or a bona fide plan to begin them.

How long is the registration valid and when must it be renewed?

Provisional registration granted via Form 10A is valid for 3 years. Regular 12AB and 80G registration is granted for 5 years. To keep the exemption you must file Form 10AB before validity expires — generally around 6 months before the expiry date for renewals.

What is provisional registration and how do I convert it to regular?

A new entity first receives provisional 12A/12AB and 80G registration (valid 3 years) on filing Form 10A. To become a regular registrant you file Form 10AB within the prescribed window — typically within 6 months of commencing activities or before the provisional registration expires — after which regular registration is granted for 5 years.

What documents are required to file Form 10A or 10AB?

Typically the trust deed / bye-laws / MOA & AOA, PAN of the entity, registration certificate, details of trustees or members, and a note on activities with financial statements where available. For renewal or conversion you also provide the existing 12A/80G order. TaxClue shares an exact checklist based on your case.

Is Form 10A / 10AB filed online?

Yes. Both forms are filed online on the income-tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) and verified using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Electronic Verification Code (EVC). TaxClue prepares and files the application on your behalf and tracks it until the order is issued.

What happens if the trust does not have or loses 12A registration?

Without valid 12A/12AB registration the trust's income is taxed like an ordinary assessee and the exemption is denied. If registration lapses or is cancelled, the income becomes taxable and, on cancellation, accreted income can attract exit-tax consequences. Timely filing and renewal via Form 10A/10AB avoids this.

Do 80G-registered trusts have to report donations?

Yes. An 80G institution must file the annual statement of donations in Form 10BD and issue donation certificates in Form 10BE to its donors, so that donors can claim their deduction. TaxClue can manage this reporting for you.

Can a registered trust that has changed its objects rely on its old registration?

No. If a registered trust modifies its objects, it must re-apply on Form 10AB so the registration reflects the amended objects. Continuing on the old registration after a material change in objects can put the exemption at risk.

How much does 12A / 80G registration cost with TaxClue?

The professional fee depends on your entity type, whether it is a fresh Form 10A or a Form 10AB conversion/renewal, and the state of your documents and deed. Share your details for a custom quote — there are no hidden charges, and the exact fee is confirmed after a quick scope check.

Do I still need to file an income-tax return after getting 12A/80G?

Yes. A registered trust must file its return in ITR-7 and, where applicable, file the audit report in Form 10B or 10BB by the due date. Filing the return and audit correctly is part of retaining exemption — TaxClue can handle this alongside your registration.

What is Form 10A used for in 12A and 80G registration?

Form 10A is the online application for fresh or provisional registration under Section 12A/12AB (income exemption for the entity) and Section 80G (donor deduction), used by new or first-time applicants and for re-registration. It is filed on the e-filing portal and grants provisional registration valid for three years, after which the entity converts to regular registration via Form 10AB.

When must Form 10AB be filed for a trust?

Form 10AB is filed to convert provisional registration to regular, to renew regular registration before its five-year validity expires (generally around six months prior), or when a registered trust modifies its objects. Filing Form 10AB within the prescribed window is essential — missing it can cause the exemption to lapse and the trust's income to become taxable.

How is the income of a charitable trust taxed and kept exempt?

With valid 12A/12AB registration, income of the trust that is applied to its charitable or religious objects is exempt, provided at least 85% of income is applied each year (the balance can be accumulated under Section 11(2)). Losing or not obtaining registration means the income is taxed like an ordinary assessee. Correct ITR-7 filing and Form 10B/10BB audit support the exemption.

What are the advanced 80G rules donors and trusts should know?

Donors get a 50% or 100% deduction depending on the fund, capped at 10% of adjusted gross total income for most donations, and cash donations above ₹2,000 do not qualify. The 80G institution must file the annual statement of donations in Form 10BD and issue Form 10BE certificates so donors can claim the deduction. Correct 10BD/10BE reporting is essential for donors to get their benefit.

What ongoing tax compliance applies to a registered charitable NGO?

A registered NGO must file its return in ITR-7 each year, obtain a Form 10B or 10BB audit report where applicable, apply at least 85% of its income to its objects, file Form 10BD and issue Form 10BE for donations (if 80G-registered), and renew registration via Form 10AB before validity expires. Missing any of these can jeopardise the exemption.

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