Streamlined Section 8 Company Registration (Non-Profit / NGO)

Streamlined Section 8 Company Registration (Non-Profit / NGO)

  • The gold standard structure for NGOs and non-profits in India
  • A Section 8 Company gives your cause a corporate identity, credibility with donors and government bodies, and tax exemption benefits - without distributing profits to members

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₹1,999/-

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Here's How It Works

Step 1

Name Reservation

Name Reservation

Step 2

Section 8 Licence (INC-12)

Section 8 Licence (INC-12)

Step 3

Incorporation (SPICe+)

Incorporation (SPICe+)

Step 4

12A & 80G Applications

12A & 80G Applications

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Here's What You'll Need

The gold standard structure for NGOs and non-profits in India. A Section 8 Company gives your cause a corporate identity, credibility with donors and government bodies, and tax exemption benefits - without distributing profits to members.

  • Document
  • Notes / Format
  • Document
  • Notes / Format
  • PAN & Aadhaar of all Directors
  • Minimum 2 directors · Self-attested · PDF
  • Proof of Registered Office
  • Electricity bill + NOC from owner · PDF
  • Statement of Work & Proposed Activities
  • Detailed note on charitable/educational objects and activities planned - we help draft this
  • Estimated Income & Expenditure Statement
  • Projected financials for 3 years - showing how funds will be used for stated objects
  • MOA & AOA (Draft)
  • Non-profit specific MOA with objects restricted to Section 8 purposes - we draft these
  • Declaration by Directors (INC-9)
  • Affidavit confirming no income will be distributed as dividend · PDF

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Overview - section 8 company registration non profit ngo Registration

What is it?

A Section 8 Company is a company licensed 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 profits must be applied towards these objects - no dividend can be declared.

Governed by

Companies Act, 2013 (Section 8) · Licensed by the Central Government (MCA) · Regulated by the ROC like any other company, with additional conditions tied to the Section 8 licence.

Name requirement

A Section 8 Company does not need to have 'Limited' or 'Private Limited' in its name - it can use words like Foundation, Forum, Association, Federation, Council, Electoral Trust.

What you receive

Section 8 Licence from MCA · Certificate of Incorporation (COI) · Company PAN & TAN · MOA & AOA · Roadmap for 12A and 80G tax exemption registrations.

Benefits - Benefits of Company Registration Online Using Lawxygen

Who Usually Requires This?

The Section 8 Company Registration (Non-Profit / NGO) solution matches perfectly with these profiles:

  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • NGOs and charitable organisations needing corporate credibility
  • A Section 8 Company is the most credible NGO structure in India - recognised by corporates for CSR funding, international donors, and government grant bodies.
  • Educational institutions and research organisations
  • Schools, colleges, research bodies, and think tanks that want to operate under a non-profit company structure with proper governance and accountability.
  • Sports bodies and cultural organisations
  • Clubs, cultural societies, and sports federations promoting specific sporting or cultural activities that need a formal non-profit company structure.
  • Corporate CSR arms and foundations
  • Corporates setting up their own CSR foundation prefer Section 8 Company over Trust or Society - it offers higher governance credibility and donor confidence.

How It Works

Execution is straightforward. Hand over the details and relax.

Consultation Request

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Data Preparation

Our agents format the forms via robust checks.

Execution

Final approvals fetched from the regulating authorities.

Expected Additional Levies

  • Filing Fees to Government
  • E-Stamp Duties according to state norms
  • Processing Levies based on capital limits

Core Advantages to Remember

Avoid Penalties

Better Market Position

Standardized Documentation

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