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Section 8 Company Registration

The most credible legal structure for a non-profit in India. We obtain your Section 8 licence and incorporate your organisation — built for charity, education, environment, arts, sports and social welfare.

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Central Govt. Licence 15–20 Working Days Built for Non-Profits
Charitable Objects Defined
Licence + SPICe+ Filed
Section 8 Licence Granted
NGO Ready to Serve!
Quick Overview

Understand It in 30 Seconds

What is a Section 8 company?

A non-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. All income must be applied to its charitable objects — no dividends to members — in exchange for a central government licence and special privileges.

Who should register one?

NGOs, foundations, educational and research bodies, industry associations and CSR-driven initiatives that want the strongest governance credentials for donors, CSR funds and government partnerships.

Why choose it over a trust or society?

Corporate-grade governance, national validity, MCA transparency and the highest donor confidence — the preferred format for serious, scalable non-profits.

Key Benefits

Why Non-Profits Choose Section 8

Maximum Credibility

MCA-regulated with public filings — the structure donors, CSR teams and ministries trust most.

Limited Liability

Members' personal assets stay protected while serving the cause.

Tax Benefit Ready

Eligible for 12A (income exemption) and 80G (donor deduction) registrations.

No Minimum Capital

Start with any amount; no "Limited" suffix is required in the name.

Perpetual Succession

The organisation outlives its founders — governance passes smoothly.

CSR & Grant Eligible

Structured to receive CSR funds and, with FCRA, foreign contributions.

Eligibility

Who Can Register?

Minimum 2 Directors & Members

Individuals or entities; at least one director resident in India.

Charitable Objects

Promotion of commerce, art, science, education, sports, research, social welfare, religion, charity or environment.

No Profit Distribution

Income and property must be applied solely to the objects — no dividends to members.

Suitable Name

Typically ends with Foundation, Forum, Association, Federation, Council or similar.

12A and 80G tax registrations are separate applications after incorporation — we handle those too.
Documents Required

Keep These Ready

PAN Card
of all directors & members
Aadhaar Card
of all directors & members
Identity Proof
passport, voter ID or driving licence
Address Proof
recent bank statement or utility bill
Passport-Size Photos
of all directors
Office Address Proof
rent agreement or ownership + NOC
3-Year Financial Projection
estimated income & expenditure statement
Draft Objects
we draft the MOA (INC-13) and declarations
How It Works

Registration in 5 Simple Steps

Typical timeline: 15–20 working days including licence approval

01

Free Consultation

We define your objects and confirm Section 8 is the right vehicle.

02

Documents & DSC

KYC collection, digital signatures and drafting of MOA, AOA and declarations.

03

Name Approval

A name reflecting your objects is reserved through SPICe+ Part A.

04

Licence & Incorporation

The Section 8 licence and SPICe+ Part B are filed together with the ROC.

05

Certificate Issued

COI with CIN, PAN and TAN issued — then we begin 12A/80G if opted.

Why Allied Business

Registration, Minus the Headache

Experienced Professionals

Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries handle your filing.

Transparent Pricing

One fixed fee agreed upfront — no hidden charges, ever.

Fast Processing

Same-day document processing and proactive follow-ups.

Expert Support

A dedicated expert answers your questions at every step.

End-to-End Assistance

From application to post-registration compliance calendar.

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Speak to a registration expert — free, no obligations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is regulated centrally by the MCA with audited public filings, giving it national validity and the highest credibility with donors and CSR funders. Trusts and societies are state-regulated with lighter oversight.

It can generate surpluses — but every rupee must be ploughed back into its objects. Distribution of profits or dividends to members is prohibited.

Only after the company obtains 80G registration; its own income exemption needs 12A. Both are separate post-incorporation applications we can file for you.

Only after FCRA registration, which generally requires three years of operations and a track record of spending on its objects (prior permission is possible for specific donations).

Yes — reasonable remuneration for genuine services is permitted. What is barred is profit distribution, not fair compensation.

No. A Section 8 company can be incorporated with any capital, and the name needs no "Private Limited" suffix.

Broadly those of a company: audited accounts, AOC-4, MGT-7, income tax return, plus donor-related filings like Form 10BD once 80G is active. We provide a full calendar.

A trust or society cannot directly convert, but its activities and assets can be transitioned into a new Section 8 company — we advise on the cleanest route.

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