Section 8 Company
Register a Section 8 Company for charitable, educational, social or research work — incorporation with licence, MoA and AoA, and guidance on tax exemption registrations.
- Timeline15–20 working days for MCA incorporation.
- Starting at₹1,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents9 items — shared securely online
About Section 8 Company
A Section 8 Company is the preferred structure for non-profits that want the credibility of a company. It applies its income only to its objects and cannot pay dividends to members.
Section 8 companies are trusted by donors, CSR teams and government bodies because they file with MCA and follow company-level governance. NewStarts handles the licence and incorporation through SPICe+, and helps with income tax exemption, DARPAN and CSR registrations.
What is Section 8 Company?
A Section 8 Company is a company licensed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, environment or similar objects, which applies its profits to those objects and does not pay dividends.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- Startup & Company Registration
- Authority / portal
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 portal (SPICe+ web form) and the Central Registration Centre (CRC) / Registrar of Companies
- Timeline
- 15–20 working days for MCA incorporation.
- Starting price
- ₹1,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Section 8 Company?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
NGOs and social enterprises
Organisations working on education, health, livelihood or environment.
CSR implementation agencies
Bodies that want to receive CSR funds from companies.
Foundations of businesses and families
Philanthropic arms that want company-level governance.
Research and professional bodies
Associations promoting science, arts, sports or trade.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Section 8 Company.
Charitable objects
Objects must fall within those permitted under Section 8.
No dividend
Income and property can only be used for the objects.
Minimum two directors
For a private Section 8 company; three for a public one.
Suitable name
Usually ending with Foundation, Forum, Association, Federation, Council or similar.
Benefits of Section 8 Company
What you gain once it is done right.
High credibility
Preferred by donors, CSR teams and grant makers.
No minimum capital
Can be formed without share capital requirements.
Tax exemption options
Eligible for income tax exemption and donor deductions after registration.
No stamp duty in many states
Several states exempt Section 8 incorporation from stamp duty.
Separate legal entity
Can own property and enter contracts in its own name.
Perpetual succession
Continues regardless of changes in members.
Types of Section 8 Company
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Private Section 8 company
Two or more members and directors.
Public Section 8 company
Seven or more members and three directors.
Section 8 company limited by guarantee
Members commit a guaranteed amount instead of share capital.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Get this checklist on WhatsAppPAN Card of Directors & Members
Permanent Account Number of directors & members — mandatory for the incorporation forms.
Aadhaar Card of Directors & Members
Aadhaar of directors & members for identity and address verification.
Passport Size Photographs
Recent passport-size photograph of each director.
Address Proof of Directors
Latest bank statement, utility bill (not older than 2 months), driving licence or voter ID showing the residential address.
Registered Office Address Proof
Latest electricity, water or telephone bill (not older than 2 months) or property tax receipt of the office premises.
Rental Agreement / NOC
If the premises are rented — a registered rent agreement along with a No-Objection Certificate from the property owner.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Valid Class 3 DSC of the directors signing the e-forms — we can arrange one for you if you do not have it.
Non-Profit Objects & Proposed Names
The charitable / non-profit objects of the company (commerce, art, science, education, charity, etc.) and two or three preferred names.
Estimated Income & Expenditure (3 Years)
Projected income and expenditure for the next three years — prepared with our help for the licence application.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Section 8 Company from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Consultation and objects
We draft objects that match your work and Section 8 requirements.
- 02
DSC and name check
DSCs are issued and the name is checked.
- 03
Draft MoA, AoA and declarations
Including INC-13 MoA format and declarations by subscribers.
- 04
File SPICe+ with licence
The Section 8 licence is applied for within SPICe+.
- 05
Certificate and licence
Certificate of Incorporation with licence, PAN and TAN is issued.
- 06
Exemption registrations
Income tax exemption, DARPAN and CSR-1 registrations are guided.
NewStarts Section 8 Company service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Section 8 Company before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Section 8 Company and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹1,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
For straightforward, single-entity cases
- Complete documentation support
- Application filing
- Email & WhatsApp support
- Standard processing timeline
Premium
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end support with ongoing assistance
- Everything in Basic
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Query & rejection handling
- Priority processing
- Phone support
- Expert consultation call
- Fastest possible turnaround
- 1 year post-service support
- Dedicated account manager
Section 8 Company FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
A non-profit company licensed to work on charitable and similar objects and barred from paying dividends.
It is governed by the Companies Act, with stronger governance and national recognition.
No. It must register under the Income-tax Act for exemption and 80G benefits.
Yes, after CSR-1 registration and meeting the eligibility conditions.
Reasonable remuneration for services is allowed; profits cannot be distributed.
Usually 15 to 20 working days.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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