Section 8 Compliance
Annual compliance for Section 8 companies — ROC filings, board meetings, AGM, audit, ITR-7 and exemption conditions — so your licence and tax exemption stay protected.
- TimelineAnnual filings due within 6 months of financial year-end.
- Starting at₹4,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents8 items — shared securely online
About Section 8 Compliance
Section 8 companies carry the compliance of a company plus the conditions of their licence and tax exemption. Missing filings can put the licence, the income tax exemption and donor deductions at risk.
NewStarts manages the ROC calendar, board meetings and AGM, coordinates the audit, files AOC-4 and MGT-7, and handles the income tax exemption filings and donation reporting where applicable.
What is Section 8 Compliance?
Section 8 company compliance is the set of Companies Act filings and governance requirements applicable to licensed non-profit companies, together with the conditions of their Section 8 licence and the income tax exemption and donor deduction filings.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- ROC Compliance
- Authority / portal
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 V3 portal and the Registrar of Companies (ROC); Income Tax Department for exemption filings
- Timeline
- Annual filings due within 6 months of financial year-end.
- Starting price
- ₹4,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Section 8 Compliance?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
All Section 8 companies
Private or public, active or small.
NGOs receiving CSR funds
Needing clean compliance records.
NGOs with 80G approval
Needing donation reporting.
NGOs with pending filings
Needing regularisation.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Section 8 Compliance.
Active licence and status
Or ready to regularise.
Audited accounts
For the year.
DSC of directors
For filings.
Donation records
Receipts and donor details.
Benefits of Section 8 Compliance
What you gain once it is done right.
Protect the licence
Avoid revocation for non-compliance.
Keep tax exemption
Timely filings protect exemption.
Donor confidence
Clean records for CSR and donors.
Director protection
Avoid disqualification.
One calendar
ROC and tax due dates tracked together.
Types of Section 8 Compliance
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Event-based compliance
Forms filed when something changes, such as directors, capital or address.
Annual compliance
Yearly filings such as financial statements and annual returns.
Periodic compliance
Half-yearly or annual returns such as MSME-1 and DPT-3.
Tax compliance
Income tax, TDS and GST filings linked to the entity.
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 WhatsAppSection 8 Licence & Incorporation Certificate
Licence issued under Section 8 and the certificate of incorporation.
Financial Statements
Income & expenditure account, balance sheet and ledgers for the financial year.
Donations & Grants Records
Donor lists, grant letters and utilisation details, as reported in the financial statements.
Bank Statements
Statements of all bank accounts of the company for the financial year.
Directors & Members Details
List of directors and members with DIN / PAN and changes during the year.
Board & General Meeting Minutes
Minutes of board and general meetings held during the year, and the statutory registers.
Tax Exemption Certificates (if held)
12A / 80G registration and CSR-1 certificates, if the company holds them.
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.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Section 8 Compliance from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Compliance review
MCA and income tax records reviewed.
- 02
Board meetings and AGM
Minutes and resolutions prepared.
- 03
Audit coordination
Accounts audited.
- 04
ROC filings
AOC-4 and MGT-7 or MGT-7A filed.
- 05
Exemption filings
Audit report and ITR-7 filed.
- 06
Donation reporting
Statement of donations filed where 80G applies.
NewStarts Section 8 Compliance 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 Compliance 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 Compliance 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
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
Essential annual ROC compliance for Section 8 companies
- Annual return filing
- Financial statement filing
- Email & WhatsApp support
- Standard processing timeline
Premium
₹25,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end compliance with ongoing expert support
- Everything in Basic
- Board resolution support
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Query handling
- Priority processing
- Expert consultation call
- Fastest possible turnaround
- 1 year post-service support
- Dedicated account manager
Section 8 Compliance FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
Yes, plus the licence conditions and income tax exemption filings.
Section 8 companies have relaxed requirements; we confirm the minimum for your company.
Usually ITR-7 when claiming exemption.
Late fees, possible loss of exemption and, in serious cases, revocation of the licence.
Yes, where 80G approval applies.
Yes, we file pending forms and advise on regularisation options.
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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