Section 8 Company Registration

Register a non-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013

Section 8 Company

What is a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 company is a non-profit organisation incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with the object of promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment, or any other useful purpose. It enjoys all the privileges of a limited company without the obligation to use "Limited" or "Private Limited" in its name. Profits, if any, must be applied only for the promotion of its objects and cannot be distributed as dividends to members.

Key Features

  • Licensed by the Central Government under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
  • Minimum two directors for a private company; three for a public company.
  • No minimum capital requirement.
  • Can apply for 12A and 80G tax exemptions.
  • Higher credibility due to stricter regulatory oversight by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Documents Required

  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA).
  • Declaration by a Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary.
  • Identity and address proof of directors and shareholders (PAN, Aadhaar, passport).
  • Registered office address proof (rent agreement, NOC, utility bill).
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for directors.

Start Your Section 8 Company

Our experts will handle the entire licensing and incorporation process.

Section 8 Company Registration Process

A step‑by‑step approach to obtain your license and incorporate.

1. Digital Signatures & DIN

We obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for all proposed directors.

2. Name Reservation

Apply for name approval using the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service of MCA. The name should reflect the charitable purpose.

3. License Application (Form INC‑12)

File Form INC‑12 along with MOA, AOA, and a declaration by a professional to obtain the Section 8 license from the Central Government.

4. Incorporation & Post‑Compliance

After license approval, file SPICe+ (INC‑32) for incorporation. Then we assist with PAN, TAN, 12A, and 80G applications.