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Section 8 Company Registration

The corporate NGO structure — preferred by CSR donors and FCRA applicants

Timeline: 20–30 working daysValidity: Perpetual (as long as compliant with MCA and the Income Tax Act for 12A/80G)
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What is Section 8 Company Registration?

Register a Section 8 Company (non-profit) under the Companies Act 2013 — the most credible corporate structure for social enterprises, foundations, and educational institutions seeking CSR and institutional funding.

Section 8 companies require a licence from the Central Government (Regional Director's office) before incorporation. The licence prohibits payment of dividends to members — all surplus must be applied to promote the company's objects.

Who Needs Section 8 Company Registration?

Social enterprises, foundations set up by corporate groups, hospitals, educational institutions, sports bodies, and NGOs that want a more structured and regulated corporate form for non-profit activities.

What's Included

  • Central Government Section 8 licence (Form INC-12)
  • SPICe+ incorporation filing
  • MoA and AoA tailored for non-profit objects
  • 12A income tax exemption application
  • 80G donor deduction certificate application
  • Stronger CSR and institutional donor credibility than Trust/Society

⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance

Dividend distribution to members in a Section 8 company is prohibited and attracts revocation of the Section 8 licence, converting it to an ordinary company with all attendant commercial taxes.

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