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A Section 8 Company (NGO) is a nonprofit incorporated company registered under the Companies Act with social, educational, or charitable objectives. It offers tax exemptions (12A & 80G), no minimum capital requirement, and perpetual succession. Section 8 Companies combine the formal structure of a company with the nonprofit nature of an NGO, making them ideal for registered charitable organizations.
Complete NGO/Section 8 Company registration package
Essential documents for Section 8 Company registration
5-step process to incorporate your nonprofit NGO
Reserve your organization name with MCA.
Prepare memorandum defining your charitable/social objectives.
Apply for Section 8 license under Companies Act.
File complete incorporation application with MCA.
Receive incorporation certificate and apply for 12A & 80G.
All government fees included for complete Section 8 Company setup.
Why NGOs choose the Section 8 structure
A Section 8 company is a non-profit company registered under the Companies Act with specific social objectives. Unlike NGOs (voluntary organizations), Section 8 companies are incorporated bodies with better legal recognition. Unlike trusts, they offer limited liability and perpetual succession. Section 8 provides formal structure and credibility.
Yes, Section 8 companies can earn profit but must reinvest all surplus/profit into the organization or reserve it. They cannot distribute profits to members or shareholders, ensuring the nonprofit nature.
Section 8 companies can get exemptions under Section 12A (income tax) and 80G (donor deductions). Once registered under 12A, donors can claim deduction on donations, and the company becomes exempt from income tax on its receipts.
Section 12A registration exempts the NGO from paying income tax on its receipts. Section 80G registration allows donors to claim income tax deduction on their donations (typically 50-100% depending on the cause). Both enhance funding capability.
Yes, foreigners can be directors of Section 8 companies. However, at least 2 directors must be Indian citizens. No citizenship restrictions for other positions.
Section 8 companies must file annual financial statements, conduct annual general meetings, file returns with Registrar, maintain prescribed governance standards. Compliance is simpler than regular companies but more structured than trusts.
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A Section 8 Company is the most credible legal structure for nonprofits in India — preferred by donors, CSR teams, and government grant agencies.
Schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and skill development centres seeking formal nonprofit status and tax exemptions.
Hospitals, health camps, and community health organisations that need 12A + 80G registration to attract donations.
Environment protection groups, animal welfare organisations, and green advocacy nonprofits seeking CSR funding.
Women's empowerment groups, old-age homes, orphanages, and disability support organisations needing FCRA eligibility.
Policy research institutes, think tanks, and academic foundations that need formal nonprofit incorporation for grant eligibility.
Social enterprises and community projects funded through corporate CSR budgets — Section 8 is the preferred recipient structure.
MOA/AOA drafting, Section 8 licence, SPICe+ filing & 12A/80G guidance. 15–20 days.
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All government fees (MCA, DSC) included. 12A and 80G income tax applications are separate filings handled in the Premium plan.
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