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NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8)

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

Validity: Perpetual (Trust/Society); 5-year renewal licence for Section 8 variantHandled by verified compliance experts. 100% online process.

Here is the full ngo registration (trust / society / section 8) process, end to end — every step and who handles what. Knowing the sequence up front helps you keep documents ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most filings.

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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.

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Where it's filed

NGO Registration (Trust / Society / Section 8) is processed through the official government portal. You can file directly there, or have our experts manage the entire submission and follow-up for you.

Official government portal
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