Income Tax Exemptions for NGOs: How to Secure 12A, 80G & CSR-1 Status
"Learn how non-profit organizations, Section 8 companies, and charitable trusts can achieve 100% tax exemption on donations under Section 12A and 80G."
Operating a registered trust or Section 8 non-profit is only the first step. To unlock donor tax deductions and corporate CSR grants, organizations must obtain 12A and 80G certificates from the Income Tax Department.
Understanding Section 12A vs 80G
Section 12A: Exempts the NGO's own income and surplus from being taxed at commercial corporate rates.
Section 80G: Provides 50% tax deduction to donors contributing to your NGO, making philanthropic giving significantly more attractive.
Evian Global drafts comprehensive trust bylaws and files Form 10A / 10AB on the Income Tax e-filing portal to secure 3-year provisional and 5-year final approvals.
