Section 8 Company
A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organization registered under the Companies Act, 2013, with the primary objective of promoting charitable causes such as education, art, science, sports, social welfare, environmental protection, and more. Unlike regular companies, Section 8 Companies reinvest profits back into their objectives and are prohibited from distributing dividends to their members.
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Benefits of Section 8 Company
Legal Recognition: Provides formal identity and structure to your non-profit activities.
Tax Exemptions: Eligible for income tax benefits under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Separate Legal Entity: Can hold property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its name.
Credibility with Donors & Government: Builds trust with potential donors, CSR contributors, and government authorities.
Limited Liability: Members are only liable to the extent of their share in the company.
No Minimum Capital Requirement: No prescribed minimum capital for incorporation.
Ideal For
NGOs and charitable organizations
Social entrepreneurs and impact-driven startups
Societies and trusts looking for corporate structure
Educational, religious, cultural, or environmental initiatives
Entities seeking CSR funding from corporates
Registration Process
Consultation & Eligibility Check
Assessment of objectives and organizational structure.Name Reservation (RUN Form)
Apply for name approval under MCA for a Section 8 Company.Drafting MOA & AOA
Prepare Memorandum and Articles of Association with charitable objects.Filing SPICe+ Form
Submit incorporation application with declarations, financial plans, and other documents.License from ROC
After scrutiny, the Registrar of Companies issues a license under Section 8.Incorporation Certificate Issued
Once approved, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation along with your Company Identification Number (CIN).
Documents Required
PAN and Aadhaar of Directors
Passport-size photographs
Address proof (Electricity Bill/Bank Statement)
Registered office proof (Rent Agreement + NOC / Utility Bill)
MOA and AOA with non-profit objectives
Estimated income and expenditure statement for next 3 years
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) of proposed directors
What Youâll Get
Section 8 Company License from ROC
Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
PAN and TAN of the Company
MOA & AOA with stated charitable objectives
Complete legal documentation and post-incorporation guidance
Advisory on tax exemptions and CSR compliances
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but profits must be reinvested in the companyâs charitable objectives and cannot be distributed as dividends.
Typically, the process takes 15â25 working days, depending on approvals from the ROC.
No, Section 8 Companies do not require a minimum paid-up capital.
Yes, they can be directors, but at least one director must be a resident of India.
Yes, they are eligible to receive CSR contributions from corporates under the Companies Act, 2013.
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