Section 8 Company Registration — For Foundations, Charities & Nonprofits
Register a nonprofit company dedicated to charitable, educational or social objectives, with the credibility and structure of a formal company.
Why founders choose this over doing it themselves.
Built for social impact
Structured specifically for charitable, educational or welfare objectives.
Tax exemption eligible
Can apply for 12A and 80G registration to enable tax benefits for donors.
No 'Limited' in the name
Recognised as a nonprofit without profit distribution to members.
Who is eligible
- Minimum 2 directors (7 for a public Section 8 company)
- Objectives must be charitable, educational, religious or social
- Profits must be applied only to promoting the company's objectives
- Central Government (via Registrar) licence required before incorporation
Documents required
- PAN card and Aadhaar of all directors
- Detailed memorandum of objectives and proposed activities
- Projected income and expenditure for the next 3 years
- Proof of registered office address
How it works.
The same clear path we follow for every registration.
Share your business details
Tell us the entity type, promoters and business activity.
We prepare your documents
Your application and supporting documents are drafted and checked.
Filed with the registrar
Your application is submitted to the relevant government portal.
Certificate delivered
Receive your registration certificate and next-step compliance guidance.
Timeline
What to expect from document collection to certificate.
Pricing
Frequently asked questions
No — all income must be applied toward the company's stated charitable or social objectives, not distributed to members.
12A gives the organisation income tax exemption; 80G lets donors claim a tax deduction on their contributions — both are separate applications after incorporation.
A Section 8 company offers a more formal corporate structure with limited liability and stronger credibility, though it involves more compliance than a trust or society.
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