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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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How It Works

  1. 1

    Name Reservation

    The proposed name must indicate the non-profit nature (e.g., Foundation, Centre, Association, Institute).

  2. 2

    Regional Director Licence Application

    Form INC-12 is filed with the Regional Director (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) for the Section 8 licence, along with detailed objects and activities.

  3. 3

    Licence Grant

    The Regional Director reviews and grants the licence — typically within 15–20 working days.

  4. 4

    SPICe+ Incorporation

    Using the licence, SPICe+ is filed with MCA to complete incorporation. The company does not need 'Private Limited' in its name.

  5. 5

    12A and 80G Registration

    We assist with applying for 12A (income tax exemption) and 80G (donor deduction) certificates from the Income Tax Department.

Timeline

  1. 1
    Day 1

    DSC issued for all promoters

  2. 2
    Day 3

    Company name reserved via RUN

  3. 3
    Day 7

    INC-12 application filed for central govt licence

  4. 4
    Day 20

    Section 8 licence received from Central Government

  5. 5
    Day 28

    SPICe+ filed — Certificate of Incorporation issued

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