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IndianTaxPert — Simplifying Business Registration & Compliance in India | Company Incorporation • LLP Formation •
Convert your social mission into a legally recognised Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013. IndianTaxpert helps NGOs, charitable organisations, and social enterprises obtain Section 8 registration, ensuring MCA compliance, limited liability, and eligibility for 12A & 80G tax exemptions.
Build trust, attract donors, and operate transparently with a professionally structured non-profit entity.
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DSC & Name Approval
Finalise company structure (share capital or guarantee), obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSC), and apply for name approval via SPICe+ Part A.
Drafting & Application Filing
Draft Section 8-specific MOA & AOA (with no profit distribution clause) and submit SPICe+ Part B with all statutory documents.
Licence &
Incorporation
ROC reviews charitable objectives and issues Section 8 Licence (INC-16) along with Certificate of Incorporation (COI).
Post Incorporation
| Registrations
Open bank account and apply for 12A, 80G, CSR-1, GST (if applicable) and other registrations.
A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 to promote activities such as education, healthcare, charity, social welfare, environment protection, art, science, or culture.
Unlike regular companies, any surplus or income must be reinvested solely towards charitable objectives, and no dividend or profit distribution is allowed.
The Section 8 licence is issued directly during incorporation through the SPICe+ system.
A trusted and structured model for long-term charitable operations
Corporate Identity & High Credibility
Recognized as a company under the Companies Act, enhancing trust among donors, corporates, and institutions.
Limited Liability Protection
Directors and members enjoy limited personal liability, ensuring financial safety.
Eligible for 12A & 80G Tax Benefits
Allows tax exemptions for the NGO and deduction benefits for donors.
Preferred Structure for CSR Funding
Most corporates prefer Section 8 Companies for CSR contributions due to governance standards.
Better Transparency & Governance
Mandatory audits and MCA compliance ensure accountability and operational clarity.
Nationwide Operational Flexibility
Operate seamlessly across India without state-level restrictions.
Section 8 Company Registration in India
Section 8 companies are formed for charitable and non-profit purposes with special compliance benefits under the Companies Act.
Eligibility Criteria for Section 8 Company
👨💼 Directors
- Minimum 2 (Private) / 3 (Public)
- At least one Indian resident director
👥 Members
- Private: Minimum 2 members
- Public: Minimum 7 members
💰 Capital
- No minimum capital requirement
- With or without share capital
🎯 Objects & Profit Use
- Charitable / non-profit objectives only
- Profit reinvestment mandatory
- No dividend allowed
Naming Rules for Section 8 Companies
Section 8 companies cannot use “Private Limited” or “Limited”. Approved suffixes include:
Foundation
Association
Federation
Council
Forum
Institute
Academy
Society / Club
Final approval is subject to ROC discretion.
Documents Required for Section 8 Registration
Directors & Members
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar / Passport
- Photograph
- Address Proof
Registered Office
- Address proof
- NOC from owner
📌 Director’s residential address can be used temporarily during incorporation.
Step-by-Step Section 8 Registration Process
1
Decide Structure
Private/Public, Share or Guarantee model.
2
DSC & DIN
Digital Signature Certificates for directors.
3
Name Approval
SPICe+ Part A filing.
4
MOA & AOA Drafting
With mandatory Section 8 clauses.
5
SPICe+ Part B
Incorporation & declarations.
6
ROC Scrutiny
Verification and compliance checks.
7
Licence & COI
Section 8 licence & Certificate of Incorporation 🎉
Share Capital vs Guarantee Structure
| Aspect | Share Capital | Limited by Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | Issued | Not issued |
| Liability | Unpaid share value | Fixed guarantee amount |
| Compliance | Higher | Simpler |
| Demat | Mandatory | Not required |
Most NGOs prefer the Guarantee model.
Foreign Investment & Post-Incorporation
- FDI permitted with FEMA reporting
- FCRA required only for foreign donations
- Guarantee structure defers FCRA compliance
- Demat mandatory only for share-based Section 8 companies
Post-Incorporation Registrations
- 12A & 80G Registration
- NITI Aayog DARPAN
- CSR-1 Filing
- GST (if applicable)
- Annual ROC filings
Why Choose IndianTaxpert?
✔ Dedicated NGO & Section 8 experts
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ MCA, Income Tax & FEMA support
✔ Trusted by NGOs & professionals
✔ End-to-end compliance handling
