Section 8 Company Registration
A non-profit company for charity, education, research or social causes — licensed and incorporated together
- 1ObjectsActivities, funding and objects agreed.
- 2NameName reserved with the right suffix.
- 3FileSPICe+ with Section 8 licence and documents.
- 4RegisterCertificate, PAN, TAN; 12A/80G and CSR-1 next.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Section 8 Company Registration
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A Section 8 company is a non-profit company formed to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity or environmental protection, with profits applied only to its objects and no dividends paid. It is incorporated through SPICe+ with the Section 8 licence, needs two directors and two members for a private company, and has no minimum capital. Tax exemption needs separate 12A and 80G registration.
Section 8 companies are the most credible structure for non-profits that want to receive CSR funds, grants and donations from companies. They are governed by the Companies Act, file annual returns like any company and have clear rules on governance.
Compared with a trust or society, a Section 8 company has more compliance but better governance and is preferred by corporate donors. Its name typically ends with words like Foundation, Forum, Association or Council instead of Limited.
We draft objects that match your activities and future funding, file the incorporation and licence through SPICe+, and then handle 12A and 80G registration, CSR-1 so companies can fund you, and annual compliance.
| Law | Section 8, Companies Act, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Members | 2 directors and 2 members (private); no minimum capital |
| Profits | Applied only to objects; no dividends to members |
| Incorporation | SPICe+ with the Section 8 licence |
| Tax exemption | Separate 12A/12AB and 80G registration |
| CSR funding | CSR-1 registration with the MCA |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- NGOs and charities wanting corporate donors
- Educational, research and skill-development initiatives
- Industry associations and chambers
- Foundations set up by companies or families
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Objects drafted for activities and funding plans
- Name check and SPICe+ filing with licence
- MoA and AoA for a Section 8 company
- Certificate of incorporation, PAN and TAN
- 12A and 80G application guidance
- CSR-1 registration and annual compliance calendar
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Activities, funding and objects agreed.
Name reserved with the right suffix.
SPICe+ with Section 8 licence and documents.
Certificate, PAN, TAN; 12A/80G and CSR-1 next.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed professional fee quoted after agreeing the objects; government fees listed separately.
- 12A/80G and CSR-1 can be bundled with incorporation.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- 12A and 80G registration
- Provisional and regular registration for tax exemption and donor deductions.
- CSR-1 registration
- Eligibility to receive CSR funding from companies.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
