NGO Services

Section 8 Company
Registration

Register a Section 8 Company (NPO) - the most credible form of NGO in India. Ideal for promoting education, art, science, sports, religion or charitable activities.

30–45 Working Days
No Minimum Capital
Highest Credibility NGO
Overview

What is a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 Company is a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) registered under the Companies Act 2013. It is formed with the purpose of promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, or any other useful object.

Unlike a regular company, a Section 8 Company applies its profits or other income solely to promote its objectives. It is prohibited from paying dividends to its members. Any surplus generated must be reinvested in the organization's activities.

Section 8 Companies enjoy higher credibility compared to Trust or Society structures because they are regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and are subject to stricter governance requirements. This makes them the preferred NGO structure for foreign donors, CSR funders, and international collaborations.

High Credibility

Regulated by MCA - trusted by foreign donors, corporates and government bodies

Limited Liability

Members' personal assets protected - liability limited to their contribution

No Stamp Duty

Exemption from stamp duty on MOA and AOA at the time of registration

Preferred by Foreign Donors

International organizations prefer Section 8 for FCRA and CSR partnerships

Why Choose

Benefits of Section 8 Company

High Credibility

Registered with MCA and subject to Companies Act - highest level of credibility among all NGO structures in India.

Limited Liability

Directors and members enjoy limited liability protection - personal assets are protected from organizational debts.

No Stamp Duty on MOA/AOA

Central Government grants stamp duty exemption on the Memorandum and Articles of Association at registration.

Preferred by Foreign Donors

International organizations, embassies, and foundations prefer Section 8 Companies for their funding and partnership programs.

Eligible for All Tax Exemptions

Can apply for 12A, 80G, FCRA, NGO Darpan, and CSR-1 registration for maximum funding access and tax benefits.

No Minimum Capital

No minimum capital requirement - Section 8 Companies can be registered with any amount of contribution from directors.

Requirements

Documents Required

For All Directors

  • PAN Card of all directors
  • Aadhaar Card of all directors
  • MOA and AOA (drafted with CA)
  • Declaration from directors (INC-9)
  • INC-14 - CA Certificate confirming compliance
  • INC-15 - Advocate / CS Certificate

For Registered Office

  • Latest electricity / water bill
  • NOC from property owner (if rented)
  • Rent agreement (if applicable)
  • DIN and DSC for all directors
  • Passport-size photograph of all directors
How It Works

Registration Process

1

Name Approval

Reserve company name through RUN form on MCA portal

2

INC-12 License

Apply for Section 8 license from Central Government

3

DIN & DSC

Obtain Director Identification Number & Digital Signature

4

SPICe+ Filing

File SPICe+ form along with MOA and AOA with MCA

5

License + COI

Receive Section 8 License and Certificate of Incorporation

6

12A / 80G

Apply for income tax exemptions and donor deduction benefits

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A Section 8 Company requires a minimum of 2 directors and can have a maximum of 15 directors. At least one director must be an Indian resident. There is no limit on the number of members (shareholders) in the company.
No. A Section 8 Company cannot pay dividends to its members or directors. All profits and income must be applied solely toward promoting the company's objectives as stated in its MOA. Directors may receive reasonable remuneration for services rendered, subject to MCA guidelines.
Section 8 Company registration typically takes 30–45 working days from document submission. The timeline includes INC-12 license application processing by the Central Government, SPICe+ filing, and issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation by MCA.
Section 8 Company has higher compliance requirements but also the highest credibility - it is regulated by MCA under the Companies Act 2013. A Trust is the simplest structure with minimal compliance, registered with Sub-Registrar. A Society is democratic and registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. Section 8 is the preferred structure for large-scale operations, CSR funding, and international partnerships.

Register Your Section 8 Company

Get end-to-end support - INC-12 license, SPICe+ filing, MOA/AOA drafting, DIN/DSC, and 12A/80G applications handled by our expert CA team.