What is form 10B?
All Trusts/Institutions that received
permanent registration or approval for a period of 5 years will be required to
submit an application in Form No.10AB after that time. 2. All
Trusts/Institutions that have received provisional registration or approval for
a period of three years must submit an application in Form No.10AB within six
months of the start of charitable activities. After submitting Form No.10AB,
such trusts will be granted permanent registration. If the activities are not
started, the trust/institution must apply again at least 6 months before the
three-year provisional registration period expires. This series of provisional
registrations is likely to continue until the trust begins its charitable
activities. 3. It is important to note that provisional registration is only
valid for three years and cannot be automatically extended. 4. Form No.10AB is
used by all trusts and institutions and is the only form that can be used to
apply for registration under Section 80G.
What is the procedure for submitting the 10AB form?
Several trusts have provisional registration
and wish to apply for permanent registration. Similarly, there were several
trusts that were already performing charitable activities but had not received enrolment
under the previous provision for which they had applied for provisional enrolment.
All of these trusts would require an application in Form No. 10AB. The Form No.
10AB reported that it had been activated on the income tax portal.
What is Form 10AB and why is it used?
Existing trusts registered under Section 12AB
of the Income Tax Act that wish to claim exemption under Sections 11 and 12
must obtain registration under the Income Tax Act by filing Form No. 10AB. A
trust that has been registered under the new law u/s 12AB of the Income Tax Act
must apply for re-registration in Form 10AB. The Finance Act 2020 introduced a
new concept of provisional registration to address the practical issue of
difficulty in granting registration or approval before a trust or institution
begins actual charitable activities. Form Nos. 10AB shall be furnished
electronically online through digital signature if the income return is
required to be furnished under digital signature, or through electronic
verification code if Digital Signature is not available. Form Nos. 10AB must be
verified by the person authorised to verify the income return under section
140, as applicable.
Who is eligible to apply using Form 10AB?
According to the new law, Form 10AB can be
used for registration by entities that are provisionally registered u/s 12AB of
the Income Tax Act and the period of approval is due to
Fund, trust, or institution, or university or
other educational institution, or hospital or other medical institution
referred to in sub-clause (iv) or (v) or (vi) or (via) of section 10(23C)
approved under the first proviso effective April 1, 2021
Trust/Institute registered under section 12AB
Institution/fund approved under clause (vi) of
section 80G (5), effective April 1, 2021.
Documents Required
The following documents must be submitted with the Application:
Under what circumstances is the applicant created or established?
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Where the applicant is created or established by an
instrument, a self-certified copy of the instrument that created or established
the applicant;
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Where the applicant is created or established other
than through an instrument, a self-certified copy of the document evidencing
the applicant’s creation or establishment;
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of self-certified registration with the Registrar of Companies, Registrar of
Firms and Societies, or Registrar of Public Trusts
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If the applicant is registered under the Foreign
Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, a self-certified copy of such registration
is required.
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A self-certified copy of an existing order granting
registration under section 12A, 12AA, or 12AB
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A self-certified copy of the order rejecting the
application for registration under section 12A, 12AA, or 12AB.
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Where the applicant has been in existence for any year
or years prior to the financial year in which the application for registration
is made, self-certified copies of the applicant’s annual accounts relating to
such prior year or years (not more than three years immediately preceding the
year in which the said application is made) for which such accounts have been
made up are required.
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Self-certified copies of the annual accounts of such
business undertaking relating to such prior year or years (not being more than
three years immediately preceding the year in which the said application is
made) where the applicant holds a business undertaking as per the provisions of
sub-section (4) of section 11 and the applicant has been in existence during
any year or years prior to the financial year in which the application for
registration is made
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Where the applicant’s income includes business profits
and gains as defined in sub-section (4A) of section 11 and the applicant has
been in existence for any year or years prior to the financial year in which
the application for registration is made, self-certified copies of the annual
accounts of such business relating to such prior year or years (not more than
three years immediately preceding the year in which the said application is
made)
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Self-certified copy of the documents proving the
adoption or modification of the objects. Notes on the applicant’s activities
The Form 10AB Filing Deadline
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After 5 years, all trusts or institutions that have
obtained permanent enrolment or approval for the 5-year period must submit an
application in Form No. 10AB.
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The time limit for making an application in Form 10AB
to all trusts or institutions that have held provisional registration or
approval for a period of three years for enrolment under Section 12AB is six
months before the expiry date or six months after the start of the activities.
The order for re-registration under Section 12AB would be issued by PCIT/CIT
within three months of the application being received.
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The same registration would be valid for 5 years.
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Individuals should be aware that the provisional enrolment
period is only three years long and will not be automatically extended.
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Form No.10AB is mutual for all trusts and institutions,
but it is the only form available for use in constructing an application for enrolment
under Section 80G.
How to File Form 10AB on the New E-Filing Portal
The following is the procedure for filing Form 10AB online through the
new e-filing income-tax portal:
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The trust/NGO must access the new e-filing portal and
log in by entering the user ID and password. Only after successfully logging in
can the user use Form 10AB.
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To proceed, click ‘Continue,’ followed by ‘Let’s Get
Started.’ The application form 10AB will appear. Please provide the following
mandatory information:
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Finally, as per Rule 17A(3)/, the form must be verified
by DSC or EVC (4). The name, father’s name, constitution type, and capacity
will all be prefilled. After filling out the form, click the attach button to
upload all documents.
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Once the information/data has been entered, click the
‘Save’ button. When all of the sections are completed, they will be
green-ticked and the status will be displayed as ‘completed.’
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Submit the form using digital signatures or EVC as
needed when submitting the return. Form 10AB is submitted online.
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Form 10AB must be verified by the person authorised to
verify the applicant’s income tax return under section 140.