To file Form 10A on the official Income Tax e-filing portal, follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Filing Process
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Log In: Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and log in using your User ID (usually the PAN of the organization) and password.
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Navigate to Forms: Go to the e-File menu, select Income Tax Forms, and then click on File Income Tax Forms.
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Select Category: Navigate to the tab labeled "Persons not dependent on any Source of Income (Source of Income not relevant)".
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Choose Form 10A: Locate and select Form 10A (Application for registration or provisional registration or intimation).
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Assessment Year & Mode: Select the relevant Assessment Year and choose the submission mode as "Prepare and Submit Online". Click Continue.
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Fill the Form: Complete the six mandatory sections, which include:
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Incorporation/Constitution details.
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Other registration details.
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Details of Key Persons.
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Assets and Liabilities.
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Income details.
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Religious activities details (if applicable).
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Note: Save your progress after completing each section.
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Attach Documents: Upload the required self-attested documents (PDF format). Common requirements include the Trust Deed/MoA/AoA, registration certificates, PAN/Aadhaar of managing trustees, and annual accounts.
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Verification: Submit the form using a Digital Signature (DSC) or an Electronic Verification Code (EVC).
Key Considerations
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Purpose: Form 10A is used for the re-registration of existing trusts/institutions (previously registered under 12A/12AA) or for new registration/provisional registration under section 12AB.
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Documentation: Ensure all attachments are self-certified copies in PDF format. Keep file sizes within the portal's limits (typically 5MB per document and 50MB total).
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Condonation: If you missed the due date for filing, you can now file a Condonation Request via the "Services" menu on the portal.
Summary: To file Form 10A, log into the Income Tax e-Filing portal, go to "e-File" > "Income Tax Forms" > "File Income Tax Forms," select the relevant category, fill in the required details across the six sections, attach your documents, and e-verify the submission using a DSC or EVC.
How to File Form 10A on New E-Filing Portal
This video provides a practical walkthrough of the steps to log in and verify Form 10A on the e-filing portal.