12A & 80G Registration for Trusts and NGOs in Nashik | N D Savla & Associates
12A & 80G Registration · Nashik, Maharashtra

12A & 80G Registration for Trusts and NGOs — Registered. Renewed. Retained.

Registration and renewal under Sections 12A and 80G for charitable trusts, societies and Section 8 companies in Nashik and across Maharashtra, including application and query handling.

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Registration under Section 12A (or 12AB) is what allows a charitable or religious institution to claim exemption on its income, while approval under Section 80G is what allows its donors to claim a deduction for their donations. Together they determine both the institution's tax position and its ability to raise funds.

At N D Savla & Associates, we handle registration and renewal applications for trusts, societies and Section 8 companies across Nashik and Maharashtra — preparing the application, assembling the documentation and responding to queries raised during processing.

These applications are increasingly scrutinised on substance: whether the objects are genuinely charitable, whether activities match the stated objects, and whether the institution's records support what it claims. We prepare the file with that in mind rather than treating it as a form-filling exercise.

Our 12A & 80G Services

Section 12A / 12AB Registration

Application for registration enabling exemption of the institution's income under the Income-tax Act.

Section 80G Approval

Application for approval allowing donors to claim deduction for donations made to the institution.

Renewal Applications

Renewal of existing registrations and approvals within the prescribed validity timelines.

Provisional to Regular Conversion

Conversion of provisional registration or approval to regular status on commencement of activities.

Objects & Deed Review

Review of the trust deed or constitution to confirm the objects support the application.

Activity Documentation

Compilation of activity reports, project records and financials evidencing genuine charitable work.

Query & Notice Response

Drafting and filing responses to queries raised during processing of the application.

Post-Registration Compliance

Guidance on audit reports, donation statements and conditions attached to the registration.

Our Registration Process

1

Eligibility & Deed Review

We review the constitution, objects and activities to assess eligibility for registration or approval.

2

Documentation Assembly

Registration certificates, financials, activity reports and governance records are compiled.

3

Application Preparation & Filing

The application is prepared with the supporting file and filed on the income tax portal.

4

Query Handling

Any queries raised during processing are responded to with supporting documentation.

5

Grant & Compliance Handover

On grant, the conditions and ongoing compliance requirements are explained to the trustees.

Why It Matters

Exemption on the institution's income under the Act
Donors able to claim deduction on their contributions
Stronger position when applying for institutional grants
Objects and activities aligned before applying
Documentation prepared to withstand scrutiny
Queries answered promptly with supporting evidence
Renewal timelines tracked so approval does not lapse
Clarity on post-registration compliance obligations

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration under Section 12A or 12AB relates to exemption of the institution's own income, while approval under Section 80G allows donors to claim a deduction in respect of donations made to the institution.
Registrations and approvals under the current framework are granted for a specified validity period and require renewal within the prescribed timelines, rather than continuing indefinitely.
A newly formed institution can generally apply for provisional registration or approval, which is later converted to regular status once activities have commenced, subject to the applicable conditions.
The trust deed or constitution, registration certificates, PAN, financial statements, activity reports, details of trustees and existing registrations are commonly required.
The deduction available to a donor depends on the provisions applicable to the institution and the donor's circumstances, and is not necessarily the entire amount donated.
Registered institutions are generally required to maintain proper books, file returns, furnish the applicable audit report and, where approved under Section 80G, file the statement of donations.

Applying for or renewing 12A and 80G?

Send us your deed and activity records — we'll assess eligibility and prepare an application file that stands up to scrutiny.