What is a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 company is a not-for-profit organization registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is formed to promote objects such as charity, education, science, art, sports, research, social welfare, religion, environment protection, or trade promotion. Any profit it earns must be used only for these objects. Its members cannot get dividends.

CA Arpit Gupta helps you register a Section 8 company from start to finish, including the licence, PAN, TAN, and tax registrations.

Who Should Register a Section 8 Company?

• Start an NGO for health, education, or child and women welfare
• Run a foundation for a social or charity cause
• Form a chamber of commerce or trade association
• Set up a sports club or cultural body
• Promote science, research, or environment work
• Raise donations and grants in a clean, legal way
• Apply for CSR funds from companies
• Receive foreign donations after getting the required approval

Key Features of a Section 8 Company

Types of Section 8 Company

Most NGOs start as a private company limited by guarantee, because it needs fewer people and is easy to manage.

Documents Required for Section 8 Company Registration

For every director and member:

• PAN card
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photograph
• Address proof, such as a bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
• Email ID and mobile number
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN)

For the registered office:

• Property tax, water bill, or electricity bill receipt (not older than 2 months)
• Rent agreement, if the office is rented
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner

For the licence application:

• Main objects of the company, written clearly
• Expenditure and estimated income for the next 3 years
• Details of how profit will be used for the objects
• Declarations by the professional and by the first directors and subscribers
• Articles of Association (AOA) and Draft Memorandum of Association (MOA)

Section 8 Company Registration Process

How Long Does Section 8 Registration Take?

The time can go up if the Regional Director raises a query, or if the objects or name need changes.

What is the Section 8 Registration Cost?

The cost has two parts:

Government costs depend on your state and authorised capital. CA Arpit Gupta gives you a clear fee quote before work starts, with no hidden charges. Call +91-7081220600 for the exact cost.

Rules a Section 8 Company Must Follow

• Use the income and property only for the stated objects
• Do not pay dividends to members
• Keep separate books of account and a bank account
• Take prior approval of the Regional Director before changing the objects or MOA in certain cases
• On winding up, the property cannot go to members. It must go to another non-profit with similar objects
• Directors and members must act within the law, or the licence can be cancelled

Why Choose CA Arpit Gupta for Section 8 Registration?

A Section 8 licence needs careful drafting of objects, a clear income plan, and correct filing. A smallest error can lead to delay or rejection. With CA Arpit Gupta, you get:

• Advice from a qualified Chartered Accountant
• Clear plan on the best structure for your cause
• Name check to reduce the chance of rejection
• Careful drafting of objects, MOA, and AOA
• Complete filing and follow-up with the department
• Support for 12A, 80G, CSR-1, and FCRA after registration
• Updates at every step, in simple language
• Online service for clients in any city in India
• Fair fee with no hidden charges

Register Your Section 8 Company with CA Arpit Gupta Today

Give your cause a strong and trusted legal base. Get your Section 8 company registered, tax-ready, and compliant with the help of an experienced Chartered Accountant.

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