NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8)

Choose the right NGO structure and get registered with 12A and 80G certificates

Timeline: 20–35 working daysValidity: Perpetual (Trust/Society); 5-year renewal licence for Section 8 variant

How It Works

  1. 1

    Structure Selection

    We assess your activities, funding model, and governance preferences to recommend Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company.

  2. 2

    Registration

    We handle the complete registration for the recommended structure (see individual service pages for each structure's process).

  3. 3

    PAN and Bank Account

    PAN is applied in the NGO's name. We assist with opening a current account with a bank that accepts NGO accounts.

  4. 4

    12A Application

    Form 10A is filed with the Income Tax Department for 12A income tax exemption.

  5. 5

    80G Application

    Form 10A (combined with 12A) is filed for 80G status, enabling donors to claim tax deductions.

Timeline

  1. 1
    Day 1

    DSC & documents for trustees/members

  2. 2
    Day 5

    Trust deed / MOA drafted & stamp duty paid

  3. 3
    Day 10

    Registered with Sub-Registrar or Registrar of Societies

  4. 4
    Day 20

    PAN & TAN obtained for the NGO

  5. 5
    Day 35

    12A & 80G applications filed (tax exemption)

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NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8)

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