12A & 80G Registration Cost Calculator
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Government fee breakdown
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Get 12A & 80G filed by a CA
We prepare Form 10A/10AB, secure provisional & final approval and handle renewals.
Disclaimer: Government fees only — professional fees are not included. The income-tax department charges no fee for 12A or 80G registration; NGO Darpan and Form CSR-1 carry no government fee either.
What you actually pay for 12A & 80G
There is no government fee to register for 12A or 80G. Form 10A / 10AB is filed online on the income-tax portal and the department charges nothing for provisional or final approval. Government fees only — professional fees are not included.
| Component | Government fee |
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| 12A registration — Form 10A / 10AB | ₹0 |
| 80G registration — Form 10A / 10AB | ₹0 |
| NITI Aayog / NGO Darpan registration | ₹0 |
| CSR-1 registration (MCA) | ₹0 |
Key terms explained
Section 12A
Registration under Section 12A makes the NGO's own income exempt from income tax, provided the money is applied to charitable objects. Without it, a trust or society is taxed like any other entity. Applied via Form 10A (new) or Form 10AB (renewal / final).
Section 80G
80G benefits the donor, not the NGO — donors can claim a deduction (usually 50%) on the amount they give, which makes fundraising far easier. It is applied for on the same portal, again through Form 10A / 10AB.
Provisional then final
New NGOs first get provisional registration (valid 3 years), then apply for final registration before it expires. After that, both 12A and 80G must be renewed every 5 years, again with no government fee.
NGO Darpan & CSR-1
NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) gives a unique ID required to receive government grants. Form CSR-1 is the MCA registration an NGO needs before it can legally receive CSR funding from companies.
Questions people ask
Short answers on 12A & 80G Registration Cost. Tap a question to open it.
01What is the difference between 12A and 80G registration?
Section 12A (now applied for in Form 10A/10AB) exempts the NGO's own income from tax. Section 80G is a separate approval that lets your donors claim a deduction on what they give you. Most trusts, societies and Section 8 companies apply for both together.
02Is there a government fee for 12A and 80G?
No. The Income Tax Department charges no filing fee for Form 10A or 10AB, so the government cost of 12A and 80G registration is nil. Professional fees are not included in this calculator.
03How long is the registration valid?
Fresh 12A and 80G approvals are granted provisionally for 3 years. Before that period ends (or within 6 months of starting activities, whichever is earlier) you must apply again in Form 10AB for regular registration, which then runs for 5 years and is renewable.
04What are Darpan and CSR-1, and do I need them?
NGO Darpan is a NITI Aayog listing needed to receive government grants. Form CSR-1 registration with the MCA is mandatory before an NGO can receive CSR funds from companies. Neither is compulsory for a purely donation-funded NGO, so the calculator lets you add or drop them.
05What documents are needed for 12A and 80G?
The trust deed / MOA and registration certificate, PAN of the entity, PAN and Aadhaar of trustees or directors, registered-office proof, bank statements, and audited accounts plus an activity note for the years the entity has been operating.
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