Section 8 Company Registration in India is ideal for organizations established with a charitable or not-for-profit purpose — such as promoting education, social welfare, art, science, sports, environment protection, or similar objectives.
Minimum 2 Directors and 2 Members for a Private Limited Section 8 Company
Minimum 3 Directors and 7 Members for a Public Limited Section 8 Company
At least one director must be an Indian resident
Company name must reflect charitable nature
Name should not include “Private Limited” or “Limited”
Name approval through RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service on MCA portal
Registered office must be in India with valid address proof
Required documents for directors and shareholders: PAN, Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License, passport-size photographs, email ID, mobile number
Required documents for registered office: utility bill, rent agreement or ownership proof, NOC from property owner
All directors must have Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Director Identification Number (DIN) must be obtained before filing forms
MOA and AOA must define charitable objectives
Profits must be used only for promoting objectives, not distributed among members
Apply for Section 8 License with ROC along with supporting documents
Central Government grants license after verification
Maintain proper books of accounts
File annual returns and financial statements with ROC
dhere to all regulations under the Companies Act, 2013.
Tax exemptions under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act
Limited liability protection for members and directors
Separate legal entity with independent identity
High credibility and government recognition
No minimum capital requirement
Exemption from using “Private Limited” or “Limited” in the name
Eligibility for government grants and foreign funding (FCRA)
Perpetual existence ensuring long-term stability
Ideal structure for NGOs, trusts, and charitable organizations
Tax exemptions under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act
Tax exemptions under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act
Limited liability protection for members and directors
Separate legal entity with independent identity
High credibility and government recognition
No minimum capital requirement
Exemption from using “Private Limited” or “Limited” in the name
Eligibility for government grants and foreign funding (FCRA)
Perpetual existence ensuring long-term stability
Ideal structure for NGOs, trusts, and charitable organizations
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