Everything you need for Section 8 Company
A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organization registered under the Companies Act, 2013, formed to promote charitable objectives such as education, social welfare, art, science, or commerce, where profits are reinvested to achieve its mission and not distributed as dividends.
Benefits of Section 8 Company
- Recognized legal structure for non-profit and charitable activities,
- Tax benefits and exemptions (subject to approvals),
- Separate legal entity with limited liability,
- High credibility with government, donors, and funding agencies,
- No minimum capital requirement,
- Eligible to receive donations, grants, and CSR funds
Eligibility Criteria for Section 8 Company
- Minimum 2 directors,
- At least one director must be an Indian resident,
- Lawful charitable objectives such as education, social welfare, charity, art, science, or environment,
- Profits must be reinvested for promoting objectives (no dividend distribution),
- Registered office address in India,
- Compliance with Companies Act, 2013
Process of Section 8 Company Registration
- Obtain DSC & DIN – Digital Signature and Director Identification Number,
- Name Approval – Apply for name through MCA portal,
- Draft MOA & AOA – Define charitable objectives and rules,
- Apply for Section 8 License – Approval from Central Government,
- Incorporation Filing – Submit SPICe+ forms to ROC
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- Certificate of Incorporation – Issued after approval,
- Apply for PAN & TAN – Generated post incorporation,
- Open Bank Account – In the company’s name
Get prepared
Documents & information required
- PAN Card of directors
- Aadhaar Card of directors
- Passport-size photographs
- Address proof of directors
- Registered office address proof (electricity bill or rent agreement)
- NOC from property owner
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Director Identification Number (DIN)
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Articles of Association (AOA)
- Declaration of charitable objectives