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Launch your Section 8 foundation with our company registration experts. With a panel of CAs/CSs to handhold you through the entire process, all documentation of a Section 8 incorporation — from drafting till completion — is on us.
- Panel of 25+ Chartered Accountants
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- PAN, TAN & DIN included
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What is a Section 8 company?
A company is referred to as a Section 8 Company when it is registered as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), i.e. when its motive is promoting arts, commerce, education, charity, protection of environment, sports, science, research, social welfare or religion, and it intends to apply its profits (if any) or other income towards these objects, under Section 8(1)(a), (b), (c) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Benefits of registering your Section 8 company with CertifyKaro
- Customer support available in 6 different languages including English
- Free consultations, readily available
- Company PAN, TAN, Form 14 and Form 15 along with DIN allotment
- Help with current account opening at your preferred bank branch
- Drafting of company objectives (AOA, MOA and MCA-related objections) at zero cost
- Free drafting of SPICe+ Part A and SPICe+ Part B
- Call, e-mail and chat support
- Prepared by a panel of 25+ Chartered Accountants, with paperless documentation
Advantages of registering under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
No minimum capital requirement
No minimum capital limit has been prescribed for a Section 8 Company in India, and the capital structure may be altered at any stage as per the growth requirements of the company. It can even be formed without any share capital.
Zero stamp duty
A Section 8 Company is exempt from paying stamp duty on its MoA and AoA, which is applicable for the registration of other kinds of company structures.
Exemption for donors
Those donating to a Section 8 Company are eligible for tax exemptions u/s 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Membership
A registered partnership firm can become a member in its individual capacity and obtain directorship.
Name
A Section 8 Company does not need to add Limited or Private Limited to its legal name. It can be registered with names that have words like Association, Society, Council, Club, Charities, Foundation, Academy, Institute, Organisation, and Federation.
Donations & funding
A Section 8 Company is not allowed to raise capital by way of deposits, but it can accept donations from the general public. There is no limitation on domestic donations, but a proper system must be laid down to keep them in check and avoid money laundering cases.
Documents needed for Section 8 company registration
- Copy of PAN Card
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Address proof (Bank Statement, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill)
- Two passport size photographs
- Ownership proof / house tax receipt of the office
- No Objection Certificate (from the owner, if rented)
How we work
From your first call to the final certificate, one dedicated expert handles your file.
Fill our registration form & make the payment
Share the required documents after a CA consultation
Our experts start drafting the requirements
Once DIN & DSC are registered, we proceed for business name approval
Once approved, your Section 8 company is registered
How your application moves
Section 8 Company Registration
- Fill our registration form & make the payment
- Share the required documents after a CA consultation
- Our experts start drafting the requirements
- Once DIN & DSC are registered, we proceed for business name approval
- Once approved, your Section 8 company is registered
Frequently asked questions
What is a Section 8 Company?
A company is referred to as a Section 8 Company when it is registered as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the motive of promoting arts, commerce, education, charity, protection of environment, sports, science, research, social welfare or religion, and intends to apply its profits (if any) or other income towards these objects under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
What are the required documents for Section 8 company registration?
The following documents are required while registering a Section 8 company:
- Photocopy of PAN Card
- Photocopy of Aadhaar Card
- Address proof (Bank Statement, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill)
- Two passport size photographs
- Ownership proof / house tax receipt
- NOC (from owners, if rented)
Can a Section 8 company be incorporated as both a public & private company?
A Section 8 company can be incorporated as a public or private company, depending on the number of people on the board:
- Private company: 2 directors, 2 members
- Public company: 3 directors, 7 members
Can a One Person Company (OPC) become a member of a Section 8 company?
No. Under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, a One Person Company (OPC) cannot become a member of a Section 8 company.
Under which ministry is a Section 8 company registered?
A Section 8 company is registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Apart from that, it must follow the norms of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in transaction-related matters.
Can a Section 8 company be the holding company of another company?
Yes. A registered Section 8 entity under the Companies Act, 2013 can be the holding company of another company and, if needed, can promote the company as well.
Is it mandatory for a Section 8 company to appoint an independent director?
No. As per the Companies Act, 2013, a Section 8 Company is not mandated to appoint an independent director.
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