Section 8 Company Registration in India
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What is a Section 8 Company?
A Section 8 Company is a non-profit entity established with the primary objective of promoting charitable causes like:
- Education, research, and skill development
- Art, culture, sports, and science
- Environment and sustainability
- Health, social welfare, and rural development
- Relief to the poor and underprivileged
Unlike regular companies, a Section 8 Company cannot distribute profits to its members.
Any income or surplus must be reinvested toward achieving its objectives.
👥 Ideal For
- NGOs and Charitable Organizations
- Trusts and Societies seeking corporate status
- CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives
- Educational and Research Institutions
- Healthcare and Environmental Projects
- Startup founders or professionals promoting social impact
Advantages & Disadvantages
- Exemption from several taxes under Income Tax Act.
- Can receive CSR funds and foreign contributions (FCRA).
- Strong credibility among donors and institutions.
- Separate legal identity with perpetual existence.
- Limited liability for directors and members.
- Structured governance similar to private companies.
- Lengthy approval process (due to license from RD).
- More compliance compared to a Trust or Society.
- Profits cannot be distributed — only reinvested.
- Public Disclosure
- Strict regulatory oversight by MCA and Income Tax Department.
- Must maintain detailed accounts and annual filings.
How it works
- Expert Consultation
- Name Reservation
- Documentation & Digital Signature (DSC)
- License Application
- Preparation and Submission of Incorporation Forms (Spice+, e-MOA, e-AOA, Agile)
- Company Incorporation
What you get with TaxClue registration
- Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
- Company PAN & TAN
- MOA & AOA (Company Constitution Documents)
- Digital Signatures for Directors
- ESIC and EPF Registration
- DIN for Each Director
- Section 8 License (INC-12) Approval
- Free Consultation on 12A/80G Registration
Why register a Section 8 Company?
Registering a Section 8 Company ensures your non-profit work operates under a recognized legal framework, enhancing your reach, credibility, and trust among donors, partners, and government bodies.
- Legal Recognition: Registered under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Limited Liability: Directors’ personal assets remain protected.
- Separate Legal Entity: Operates independently of founders.
- Tax Benefits: Eligible for 12A & 80G exemptions under the Income Tax Act.
- CSR Eligibility: Corporates can fund your projects under CSR provisions.
- Transparency & Credibility: More trust from donors and institutions.
- Perpetual Succession: Continues to exist even if members change.
- Global Recognition: Eligible to apply for FCRA Registration for foreign donations.
Documents Required
Post-Registration Compliances
Once registered, every Private Limited Company must follow basic annual compliances like:
- Apply for 12A & 80G Registration (for income tax exemption).
- Open a Current Bank Account
- Deposit Initial Capital (Paid-up Capital)
- Appoint an Auditor (Within 30 Days)
- Maintain proper Books of Accounts & Financial Statements.
- Issue Share Certificates to Shareholders
- Conduct the First Board Meeting
- File Annual Return (Form MGT-7A) and Financial Statement (Form AOC-4).
- File Income Tax Return (ITR-7) annually.
- Conduct Statutory Audit by a Chartered Accountant.
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What is a Section 8 Company?
A Section 8 Company (under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013) is a non-profit organization established for charitable or social purposes — such as education, art, science, health, environment, or community welfare.
Unlike regular companies, it does not distribute profits to members. Instead, all income is reinvested for promoting its objectives.
It enjoys recognition similar to a Trust or Society, but with stronger legal structure and credibility