Register a Section 8 Company (non-profit) under the Companies Act, 2013. Section 8 companies are formed for promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, or protection of environment. All profits must be reinvested into the organisation's objectives—no dividends to members. Ideal for NGOs, trusts, foundations, and charitable institutions.
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A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 for charitable purposes. It promotes activities in education, arts, science, research, sports, social welfare, religion, environmental protection, and charity. Profits cannot be distributed as dividends—they must be reinvested into the organisation's objectives. The Central Government grants a license for incorporation. We handle name reservation, MOA & AOA drafting, license application (Form RD-1), and incorporation filings.
Typically you will need the following for directors and members. We'll provide a tailored list based on your Section 8 Company structure.
PAN and Aadhaar of all directors
Bank statement, electricity bill, or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
Passport-size photographs of directors
Memorandum and Articles of Association (we draft)
3-year income and expenditure estimates
No Objection Certificate from registered office owner
Directors obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) and valid Digital Signature Certificates from CCA.
Apply for name availability (SPICE+ Part A or INC-1) on MCA portal. Name is reserved for 60 days.
Draft Memorandum and Articles of Association and 3-year income-expenditure estimates as per charitable objectives.
File Form RD-1 with MOA, AOA, and financial projections to the Regional Director for license approval.
Submit Forms INC-7, INC-22, and DIR-12 to the Registrar of Companies with the license and attachments.
On approval, receive the Certificate of Incorporation. Section 8 Company is legally formed and can commence operations.
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A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 for charitable purposes. It promotes commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, or environmental protection. Profits cannot be distributed as dividends—they must be reinvested into the organisation's objectives.
No. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Section 8 Company. You can incorporate with nominal capital. No stamp duty is payable on registration.
Section 8 Companies can apply for registration under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act. Once approved, the company gets tax exemptions on its income, and donors can claim tax deduction (50% or 100% as applicable) on donations under Section 80G.
Section 8 Company registration typically takes 4–8 weeks from application to Certificate of Incorporation, depending on Regional Director approval and document correctness. License approval (Form RD-1) may take additional time. We help you prepare and file documents to avoid delays.
A Section 8 Company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and has a corporate structure with directors and members. A trust is governed by the Indian Trusts Act and has trustees and beneficiaries. Section 8 Companies offer better credibility, easier fundraising, and clearer governance. Trusts are simpler to set up but have different compliance requirements.