This article is designed to help you understand the work before you start. It uses the service scope, document checklist and common questions maintained by LEGAL CENTRE; final requirements remain subject to the relevant authority and your facts.
What 80G Registration Assistance is about
Eligible charitable organisations may seek 80G registration so qualifying donations can receive the tax treatment available under applicable law. LEGAL CENTRE provides private assistance with eligibility review, application preparation and supporting-document coordination.
The organisation's constitution, activities, existing registrations and compliance position can affect the application.
Who should consider it
Eligible charitable institutions and organisations can review whether 80G registration is appropriate based on their legal form, objects, activities and current tax-registration status.
Documents and information to prepare
- Constitution document / trust deed / MOA & AOA / society documents, as applicable — Entity constitution records depend on legal form.
- PAN of the organisation — Tax identification details of the applicant entity.
- Registration certificate / incorporation records, as applicable — Legal registration records of the organisation.
- Existing 12A/12AB or tax-registration details, where applicable — Existing registration position may be relevant.
- Activity and financial records, where applicable — Supporting records can depend on the application type and history.
Step-by-step process
- Eligibility and registration-position review
- Document checklist and organisation details
- Application preparation
- Filing assistance
- Follow-up support for routine clarifications within scope
What the assistance scope can include
- Eligibility review assistance
- Document checklist
- Application information preparation
- Filing support
- Routine follow-up coordination
Timeline and cost context
Depends on application type, verification and authority processing
Assistance pricing depends on the final scope and should be confirmed before payment.
Government, statutory or third-party charges can vary and should be checked against the current authority requirement.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Starting filing work before books, income data and tax records are reconciled.
- Using the wrong period, taxpayer details or return context.
- Missing TDS, advance-tax, capital or business records relevant to the case.
- Responding to a notice without organising the underlying evidence.
- Keeping no working papers or filed-return records for later reference.
Before you start
- Confirm that 80G Registration Assistance is the right service for the actual objective.
- Check that names, PAN/identity, entity and address details are consistent across records.
- Keep clear scans or digital copies of the document checklist ready.
- Confirm who will complete OTP, DSC, e-sign or portal authentication steps.
- Review the expected timeline and any authority-dependent stage.
- Separate LEGAL CENTRE assistance charges from government, statutory or third-party fees.
- Keep acknowledgement, payment and submission records after action is taken.
Important notes
LEGAL CENTRE is a private service-assistance platform and is not the Income Tax Department. 80G registration and any donor tax benefit depend on applicable law, the organisation's status and the relevant authority. Approval is not guaranteed.
Answers before you start.
What is 80G registration used for?+
It relates to the tax treatment available for qualifying donations to eligible organisations under applicable law.
Is 80G the same as 12A?+
No. They are separate registrations with different purposes and requirements.
Is approval guaranteed?+
No. Approval depends on the organisation, documents, activities, compliance position and the relevant authority.
What should I prepare before starting 80G Registration Assistance?+
Keep the applicant or business details, relevant identity and address records, supporting registrations and the service-specific document checklist ready. Exact requirements can vary by facts and authority.
Is the timeline guaranteed?+
No. Timelines can change because of document readiness, verification, portal availability, authority review and clarification requests.
Are government or statutory fees included automatically?+
Not necessarily. Statutory or third-party charges depend on the service and authority. Check the service quote and current official requirement before payment.
Does LEGAL CENTRE guarantee approval?+
No. LEGAL CENTRE provides private service assistance. Final acceptance, registration, certificate, refund, benefit or approval remains with the relevant authority or third party.
Rules, forms, portal processes, statutory fees, timelines and eligibility can change. Confirm the current requirement for your specific case before relying on a filing or compliance step. LEGAL CENTRE is a private service-assistance platform and is not a government authority.