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Section 8 Company · Non-Profit · NGO · Companies Act 2013

Section 8 Company your non-profit mission, incorporated with full legal standing.

End-to-end Section 8 Company registration in Mumbai and across India — ROC licence, MOA and AOA for charitable objects, SPICe+ filing, 12A and 80G registration, CSR eligibility setup, and annual compliance for NGOs, charities, and social enterprises.

A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, for promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, or environmental protection. All income and surplus must be applied solely towards the charitable objects — no dividends can be distributed to members.

A Section 8 Company has all features of a Pvt Ltd company but requires a licence from the ROC before incorporation. After incorporation, it applies for 12A registration (own income exemption) and 80G registration (deduction for donors), and is eligible to receive CSR contributions from companies under Schedule VII of the Companies Act.

Our Section 8 registration covers ROC licence application, MOA and AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing, Certificate of Incorporation, 12A and 80G registration, FCRA advisory for foreign donations, CSR eligibility documentation, and annual compliance including income tax return, ROC filings, and audit.

Our Section 8 Registration Services

01

ROC Licence Application

Licence from the ROC with charitable objects and projected financials.

02

MOA & AOA for Section 8

Permissible objects and non-profit governance provisions.

03

SPICe+ Incorporation

SPICe+ filing after ROC licence grant.

04

Certificate of Incorporation

COI and CIN from the Registrar of Companies.

05

12A Registration

Income Tax 12A for exemption of the company's own income.

06

80G Registration

80G to enable donors to claim deduction on donations made.

07

FCRA Registration Advisory

Advisory on FCRA registration for organisations receiving foreign donations.

08

Annual Compliance

Income tax return, ROC filings, statutory audit, and CSR documentation.

Our Section 8 Registration Workflow

1

Objects & Structure

Define charitable objects, membership, and governance model.

2

ROC Licence

Apply for Section 8 licence with objects, financials, and declarations.

3

Incorporation Filing

File SPICe+ after licence and receive COI.

4

12A & 80G

File 12A and 80G applications with the Income Tax Department.

5

Compliance Setup

Set up audit, ROC, income tax, and CSR contribution documentation schedule.

Benefits of a Section 8 Company

Non-profit with corporate governance and limited liability
Tax exemption on own income under Section 12A
Donors can claim deduction under 80G
Eligible for CSR contributions from corporates
Higher credibility than trust or society
Perpetual succession despite member changes
Can own property, contract, and sue in the company's name
Eligible for FCRA registration for foreign donations

Frequently Asked Questions

A Section 8 Company is regulated by MCA under Companies Act with corporate governance and limited liability. Trusts and societies are governed by older state statutes and have less structured governance.

Yes, if registered under FCRA, granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs after 3 years of domestic track record.

Promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, and environmental protection — no profit distribution to members.

Yes. 80G registration allows donors to claim a 50% deduction. CSR contributions to 80G-registered Section 8 Companies count towards corporate CSR obligations.

Statutory audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7 with ROC, income tax return with Form 10B, and activity reports for FCRA-funded entities.

Register Your Section 8 Company

From ROC licence to 12A, 80G, and CSR eligibility, our team handles every step of Section 8 registration and compliance.

Register My Section 8 Company or call +91 9819 000 511