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Section 8 Company (NGO) Registration

Register a non-profit company for charitable, educational or social objectives with the credibility of an MCA entity.

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A Section 8 Company is a non-profit registered under the Companies Act, 2013 for charitable, educational, scientific or social objectives. It enjoys the credibility and governance of an MCA-registered company, can apply for 12A and 80G tax benefits, and must apply all its income towards its objectives, no profits are distributed to members.

Starts at ₹9,999

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Benefits of Section 8 / NGO

High credibility, the strongest NGO structure for grants and CSR
Eligible for 12A and 80G tax exemptions
Separate legal entity with limited liability
No minimum capital requirement
Exempt from the 'Private Limited' / 'LLP' name suffix

Who should get this?

  • Minimum two directors / shareholders
  • A charitable, educational or social objective
  • Income applied solely towards the objectives
  • A registered office in India

Documents required

  • PAN & Aadhaar of directors
  • Photos & address proof
  • Registered office proof + NOC
  • Objectives / activity note

How it works

  1. DSC & name approval
    Obtain DSCs and reserve a name aligned with charitable objects.
  2. Section 8 licence
    Apply for the central licence (Form INC-12).
  3. Incorporation
    File SPICe+ with MOA and AOA stating non-profit objects.
  4. Certificate + PAN/TAN
    Receive incorporation certificate, PAN and TAN.

Why act on time

Section 8 companies must keep up annual MCA and income-tax filings; non-compliance can lead to penalties, loss of 12A/80G status and revocation of the central licence.

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Plans for Section 8 / NGO

Basic

₹9,999

+ ₹0 govt fee · ~18 days

  • 2 DSCs
  • Section 8 licence
  • Incorporation
  • PAN & TAN
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Standard

₹16,999

+ ₹0 govt fee · ~15 days

  • Everything in Basic
  • 12A & 80G application guidance
  • MSME registration
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Frequently asked questions

Can a Section 8 company distribute profit?No, profits must be applied solely toward the company's charitable objectives.
Do donors get tax benefits?After 12A and 80G registration, donors can claim deductions on their contributions.
How many directors are required?A minimum of two directors; there is no minimum capital requirement.
Section 8, Trust or Society?A Section 8 company offers the strongest governance and credibility for grants and CSR funding.
Can it receive foreign donations?Yes, after obtaining separate FCRA registration.

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