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registration and donor benefit
approval support through GMH & Associates
🟩 12A registration for NGO tax exemption
🟩 80G registration for donor tax benefits
🟩 Complete filing support for Forms 10A and 10G
🟩 Renewal and revalidation assistance
🟩 Expert NGO compliance advisory support
12A and 80G registrations help NGOs trusts societies and Section 8 companies claim tax exemptions and improve donor credibility under the Income Tax Act 1961.
12A registration exempts NGO income from taxation while 80G registration allows donors to claim deductions on eligible charitable contributions.
12A and 80G registrations help NGOs trusts societies and Section 8 companies claim tax exemptions and improve donor credibility under the Income Tax Act 1961.
12A registration exempts NGO income from taxation while 80G registration allows donors to claim deductions on eligible charitable contributions.
Benefits
Benefits
Tax Comparison
Sole Proprietorship
vs Others
Tax Rate
Individual income tax slabs
ranging from 0% to 30%.
Minimum Tax
No tax payable up to
₹2.5 lakhs of income.
Expense Deduction
Business-related expenses
are fully allowed.
Advance Tax
Applicable if total tax
liability exceeds ₹10,000.
Audit Requirement
Audit required only if
turnover exceeds limits.
Tax Rate
Flat tax rate of
30% on total income.
Minimum Tax
Taxable irrespective of
partner’s personal income.
Expense Deduction
Business expenses
are allowed as deductions.
Advance Tax
Advance tax payment
is applicable.
Audit Requirement
Audit generally required
as per applicable rules.
Tax Rate
Corporate tax at 25%
for turnover below ₹400 cr.
Minimum Tax
Taxable regardless of
dividend distribution.
Expense Deduction
Business expenses
are allowed.
Advance Tax
Advance tax payment
is mandatory.
Audit Requirement
Statutory audit is
mandatory every year.
Tax Rate
Individual income tax slabs
ranging from 0% to 30%.
Minimum Tax
No tax payable up to
₹2.5 lakhs of income.
Expense Deduction
Business-related expenses
are fully allowed.
Advance Tax
Applicable if total tax
liability exceeds ₹10,000.
Audit Requirement
Audit required only if
turnover exceeds limits.
Tax Rate
Flat tax rate of
30% on total income.
Minimum Tax
Taxable irrespective of
partner’s personal income.
Expense Deduction
Business expenses
are allowed as deductions.
Advance Tax
Advance tax payment
is applicable.
Audit Requirement
Audit generally required
as per applicable rules.
Tax Rate
Corporate tax at 25%
for turnover below ₹400 cr.
Minimum Tax
Taxable regardless of
dividend distribution.
Expense Deduction
Business expenses
are allowed.
Advance Tax
Advance tax payment
is mandatory.
Audit Requirement
Statutory audit is
mandatory every year.
• Registered trust society
or Section 8 company
• Activities must support
charitable objectives only
• Income should not
benefit private members
• Proper books and
financial records required
• Activities must match
stated organisation objectives
• Trust deed and
registration certificate copy
• NGO PAN and
trustee identity proof
• Financial statements and
income tax return copies
• Utility bill and
registered office proof
• Form 10A or
Form 10G documents
• Registered trust society
or Section 8 company
• Activities must support
charitable objectives only
• Income should not
benefit private members
• Proper books and
financial records required
• Activities must match
stated organisation objectives
• Trust deed and
registration certificate copy
• NGO PAN and
trustee identity proof
• Financial statements and
income tax return copies
• Utility bill and
registered office proof
• Form 10A or
Form 10G documents
Registration Process
Registration Process
Post-Registration Compliances
Post-Registration Compliances
Renew registrations before
expiry to avoid issues
Maintain proper NGO
books and activity reports
File annual income
tax returns regularly
Respond to notices
and department queries
Ensure activities match
approved NGO objectives
Renew registrations before
expiry to avoid issues
Maintain proper NGO
books and activity reports
File annual income
tax returns regularly
Respond to notices
and department queries
Ensure activities match
approved NGO objectives
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes
to Avoid
Missing information may
delay approval process
NGO activities must match
trust deed objectives
Donations cannot support
personal business benefits
Ignoring renewal timelines
may cancel registrations
Unanswered notices may
create compliance complications
Poor bookkeeping affects
verification and approvals
Missing information may
delay approval process
NGO activities must match
trust deed objectives
Donations cannot support
personal business benefits
Ignoring renewal timelines
may cancel registrations
Unanswered notices may
create compliance complications
Poor bookkeeping affects
verification and approvals
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We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.
If you need immediate assistance, please call:
Share a few details with us, and one of our compliance specialists will get in touch shortly.
We’ll guide you through the entire process — from selecting the right business structure to completing registrations and filings — free of charge.
It helps NGOs claim income tax exemption under the Income Tax Act.
It allows donors to claim deductions on charitable contributions.
Yes NGOs can apply for both 12A and 80G registrations.
Yes if charitable activities and accounts remain properly maintained.
No only professional filing and advisory charges generally apply.
Both registrations remain valid for five years before renewal.