Register your Section 8 Non-Profit Company
The most credible structure for an NGO, foundation or association. We handle the Section 8 licence, name approval, DSC, DIN, MOA and AOA with non-profit objects, SPICe+ filing, PAN and TAN.
What is included
- Advice on charitable objects and structure
- Name reservation (2 names)
- DSC for 2 directors
- DIN for 2 directors
- MOA and AOA drafting with Section 8 objects
- Section 8 licence application with declarations and income projections
- SPICe+ filing with MCA
- Certificate of Incorporation, licence, PAN and TAN
- Post-incorporation checklist and compliance calendar
What is not included
- Government fees and stamp duty (vary by state)
- Income tax registration for exemption and donor deduction (formerly 12A and 80G), offered separately
- CSR-1, NGO Darpan and FCRA registration
Who needs this
Promoters of charities, education or health initiatives, research bodies, trade associations and foundations. Profits must be applied only to the objects, and no dividend can be paid to members. Needs at least 2 directors and 2 members.
Documents required
- Directors and members: PAN, Aadhaar, passport-size photo, and one address proof under 2 months old
- Registered office: electricity bill or property tax receipt under 2 months old, plus NOC from the owner or rent agreement
- Proposed objects, names and planned activities
- Estimated income and expenditure for the next 3 years
How it works
Share documents and define the charitable objects
We obtain DSCs, reserve the name and draft MOA, AOA and licence declarations
SPICe+ is filed with the licence request; MCA issues the licence and the Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN
Timeline
15 to 25 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Income tax exemption and donor deduction registration (formerly 12A and 80G)
- First auditor appointment, board meetings and statutory registers
- Annual ROC filings (AOC-4 and MGT-7) and DIR-3 KYC
- Annual income tax return and audit report
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum capital?
No. A Section 8 company can be formed with any capital, and there is no minimum paid-up amount.
Section 8 company, trust or society: which is better?
A Section 8 company is regulated by MCA, has the strongest governance and is generally preferred by CSR donors and foreign funders. Trusts and societies are cheaper to form but less uniform across states.
Is income automatically tax-free?
No. Exemption needs a separate registration with the Income Tax Department. We can file it right after incorporation.
Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.