Any income generated by a Section 8 company must be used for the organization’s objectives, not distributed among its members.
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Setting up an organisation for Charitable Purpose in India often involves choosing a section 8 company as a preferred option. A Section 8 company, established under the Indian Companies Act, is a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) or NGO that promotes charitable, social, or other similar objectives, with profits reinvested towards their cause rather than distributed as dividends.
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4 easy steps to register Section 8 company
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Fill up the Form.
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Submit the documents.
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Pay Minimal fees.
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Get your Section 8 company registered.
Section 8 Company Registration Process
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📞 Get in Touch with Us
Call or WhatsApp us for a free consultation. We help you understand eligibility, benefits, and legal structure of Section 8 Companies compared to Trusts or Societies.
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📄 Document Submission
Submit documents like PAN, Aadhaar, photo, email, and mobile number of all directors/promoters, business address proof, and proposed objectives and activities of the company.
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💳 Fee Payment
You pay only required fees securely via UPI, bank transfer, or online payment link. Government and ROC fees are kept minimal for Section 8 companies.
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📝 Drafting of Objectives
We carefully draft your charitable objectives, Memorandum of Association (MOA), and Articles of Association (AOA) in line with Section 8 norms and MCA requirements.
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📑 License Application Filing
We file the Section 8 License Application to the Regional Director with all declarations, affidavits, and drafted documents.
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📤 Incorporation Filing
Once the license is approved, we file the company registration forms and speed up the process of Incorporation.
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📬 License & Incorporation Certificate Issued
You receive the Section 8 License, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and DINs of all directors.
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🔧 Post-Incorporation Support
We help with bank account opening, 12A & 80G registration, NGO Darpan registration, CSR compliances, and annual ROC filings—ensuring full legal standing and donor eligibility.
Documents for Section 8 Company Incorporation
MoA
Memorandum of Association outlines the company's activities, and objectives.
AoA
Article of Association details the rules for the company's internal management.
Place of Business
Documents that prove the authenticity and location of the registered office.
DIN
A unique number for each director.
DSC
A certificate that proves the identity of the directors and allows them to sign digital forms.
Recent utility bill
Of the Principal place of business.
Proof of Identity
Proof of Identity of all the Members.
Proof of Address
Proof of Address of all the Members.
Passport size photo
For each director and shareholderAdvantages of Section 8 Company
Tax benefits
Section 8 companies are eligible for tax exemptions under the Income Tax Act.
Separate legal entity
Section 8 companies are separate legal entities from their members. This means that the company can sue or be sued in its own name.
No minimum capital requirement
Section 8 companies don’t have a minimum capital requirement, unlike public limited companies.
Limited liability
Members of a Section 8 company have limited liability, meaning they aren’t liable for the company’s debts.
Exemption from stamp duty
Section 8 companies are exempt from paying stamp duty for incorporation.
Easy transfer of ownership
It’s easier to transfer ownership of a Section 8 company than other business entities.
Disadvantages of Section 8 Company
Restrictions on profit distribution
Annual compliance
Section 8 companies must file an Income Tax Return every year, even if they don’t have any income.
They must also fulfill a specific set of compliance to continue their operations.
Registrations requirements for a Section 8 Company in India
Company name
The name must be unique for every Section 8 Company, therefore mandatory to register with MCA.
GST
GSTIN though is turnover based but becomes sort of mandatory if the Organisation is involved in business activities.
12AB Registration
12AB registration is a registration for the Trust in order to claim tax benefits.
80G Registration
80G registration is as same as 12A but for the benefit of the Donor.
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CSR Registration
CSR registration is manadatory for carrying out CSR activities for any Corporate entity.
NGO Darpan
A special NITI Aayog registration for applying for government grants or schemes.
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Section 8 Company FAQ's
What is a Section 8 company?
It is a type of not-for-profit company set up for the promotion of art, science, commerce, charity, sports, education, research, or any other useful activity. These companies are typically formed to benefit a specific community or purpose and are excluded from the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 that generally apply to other companies.
Can Section 8 company make profit?
Yes, Section 8 companies can make a profit. Section 8 companies are businesses that receive subsidies from the government to provide services to low-income people. They can also use different ways to gain incomes such as – Investment, Donations, Funding, etc.
What is difference between NGO and Section 8 company?
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is an organization that is independently established and operated, usually with a charitable, educational, religious, or social purpose. NGOs are usually non-profit and do not have a profit motive.
A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organization formed to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any other such object. Section 8 companies are allowed to generate profit, but they must use their profits for the purpose of achieving their goals and not for the benefit of its members.
Do I have to be present in-person to incorporate a Section 8 Company?
No, you will not have to be present at our office or appear at any office for the registration of a Section 8 Company. All the documents can be scanned and sent through email to our office. Some documents will also have to be couriered to our office.
What are the documents required for registration?
Identity proof and address proof are mandatory for all the proposed Directors of the Section 8 Company. PAN Card is mandatory for Indian Nationals. In addition, the landlord of the registered office premises must provide a No Objection Certificate for having the registered office in his/her premises and must submit his/her identity proof and address proof.
How long it will take to incorporate a Company?
Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in existence if the annual compliances are met with regularly. In case, annual compliances are not complied with, the Company will become a Dormant Company and may be struck off from the register after a period. A struck-off Company can be revived for a period of up to 20 years.
How long is the registration of the Company valid?
A Digital Signature establishes the identity of the sender or signee electronically while filing documents through the Internet. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates that the Directors sign some of the application documents using their Digital Signature. Hence, a Digital Signature is required for all Directors of a proposed Section 8 Company.
What is a Digital Signature's Certificate?
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic document that verifies your identity and encrypts your signature. You can use a DSC to sign documents, access online services, and more.
What is the Director Identification Number?
Director Identification Number is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. It is mandatory for all present or proposed Directors to have a Director Identification Number. Director Identification Number never expires, and a person can have only one Director Identification Number.
Can NRIs /Foreign Nationals be a Director in a Section 8 Company?
Yes, a NRI or Foreign National can be a Director in a Section 8 Company after obtaining Director Identification Number. However, at least one Director on the Board of Directors must be a Resident India.
How many people are required to register a Section 8 Company?
A minimum of two people is required to register a section 8 company in India.
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