FORM 10A. RENEWAL OF 12 A. SOCIETY REGISTRATION ON INCOME TAX.

Step by step process of filling form 10A


Form 10A is a form which should be filed by entities which wish to make a registration under Section 12A. The process for applying for Section 12A registration and the process of Form 10A filing has been made exclusively on www.incometax.gov.in The process of making online filing is possible only with a digital signature. For making an application under Section 12A, the digital signature of the founder or author of the trust should be affixed. To obtain registration under Section 12A, an application in Form 10A for registration of a charitable or religious trust or institution can be made.

Documents Required for 12A Registration:

A self-certified copy of the instrument which was used to create the trust or establish the institution shall be submitted.

The institution or trust may have been created otherwise than by way of drafting and registering an instrument. In such cases, a self-certified copy of the document evidencing the creation of the trust, or establishment of the institution should be submitted to the Income Tax Department.

It is necessary to submit a self-certified copy of the registration, which was made with the applicable body. The applicable body may be the Registrar of Companies, the Registrar of Firms and Societies or Registrar of Public Trusts.

A self-certified copy of the documents which provide evidence for adoption or modification of the objectives of the entity shall be submitted.
Annual financial statements for three preceding financial years

Self certified copy of earlier registration under any provision of the Income Tax Act,1961