Register your Section 8 non-profit company online
Register a non-profit company to promote charity, education, art, science, sports or social welfare.
- NGOs and social enterprises working on charitable goals
- Educational, research and skill-development initiatives
- Foundations promoting art, culture, sports or the environment
- Groups that want a more credible structure than a trust or society
Overview
What is Section 8 Company Registration?
A Section 8 company is a non-profit company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is formed to promote objects such as education, charity, art, science, sports, research, social welfare or environmental protection.
Any profit must be used only to further these objects and cannot be paid out as dividends to members. It is a well-regarded structure for NGOs because of its transparency and governance. We handle the licence and incorporation together through the SPICe+ process.
Who is this for?
- NGOs and social enterprises working on charitable goals
- Educational, research and skill-development initiatives
- Foundations promoting art, culture, sports or the environment
- Groups that want a more credible structure than a trust or society
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Benefits
Why get Section 8 Company Registration done right
Higher credibility
Section 8 companies are regulated by the MCA and follow company-level governance. Donors and partners value this transparency.
Eligible for tax registrations
The company can apply for registration under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, which can offer tax benefits to it and its donors.
No minimum capital
There is no minimum share capital requirement. You can start with an amount that fits your mission.
Limited liability
Members are protected from personal liability for the company's debts, within the limits of their contribution.
No "Limited" suffix needed
The name does not need to end with "Limited" or "Private Limited". It can use words like Foundation, Council or Association.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 15–25 working days, subject to processing by the authority.
Consultation and objects
We help you define clear charitable objects that meet Section 8 requirements.
DSC and name reservation
We obtain DSCs for directors and file SPICe+ Part A to reserve a suitable name.
Drafting documents
We prepare the MOA, AOA, declarations and financial projections needed for the licence.
Licence and incorporation filing
We file SPICe+ Part B, which covers the Section 8 licence application and incorporation together.
Certificate and guidance
You receive the licence, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN. We also guide you on 12A and 80G registration.
FAQ
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