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12A Registration Application (NGO)

A covering application for Section 12A/12AB registration of a charitable organisation.

Covering Letter for 12A Registration

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
The Commissioner / Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions),
[City, State]

Subject: Application for Registration under Section 12A/12AB – [Organisation Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, [Trust/Society/Section 8 Company Name] having PAN [PAN No.] and registered office at [Full Address], hereby submit our application in Form 10A (Ack No. [Ack No.]) for registration under Section 12A/12AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The organisation was established on [Date] with the charitable objects of [Objects] and does not carry on any activity for profit.

The following documents are enclosed:

  • Trust deed / MOA and rules
  • Registration certificate of the entity
  • PAN of the organisation
  • Accounts of the last [No.] years, if any

Kindly grant registration to enable the organisation to claim exemption.

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Trustee/Secretary], [Organisation Name]
[Mobile] | [Email]

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