The Classic Partners LLP

Section 8 Company Registration

Section 8 Company registration for non-profit and charitable objectives under the Companies Act, 2013. We obtain the central government licence and handle incorporation, 12A and 80G registration, and ongoing compliance so your NGO has the highest credibility for donors, grants and CSR funding.

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What is a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to promote objects such as education, charity, science, art, sports, social welfare or environment protection. Its profits and income must be applied only towards its objects, and no dividend can be paid to members.

It is the most credible non-profit structure in India, often preferred over a trust or society for attracting grants, CSR funding and foreign donations. To make donations tax-deductible and protect its own income, a Section 8 Company should also obtain 12A and 80G registration, which we handle together with incorporation.

Who Should Register a Section 8 Company?

NGOs and foundations working in charity, education or social welfare.
Promoters seeking the most credible non-profit structure in India.
Organisations wanting to receive CSR funding and institutional grants.
Charities planning to claim 12A/80G income-tax benefits for donors.
Groups that may later register under FCRA for foreign contributions.

Our Section 8 Company Services

Section 8 Licence

Application and approval of the central government Section 8 licence.

Incorporation

Complete incorporation with DSC, DIN, name approval, MOA and AOA.

12A & 80G Registration

Income-tax registrations so donations remain tax-deductible.

Accounting & Book-Keeping

Maintenance of receipts, payments and fund records.

Annual ROC & Tax Filing

Annual returns, financial statements and income-tax filings.

Advisory & Governance

Guidance on governance, fund utilisation and compliance.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised non-profit experience across NGOs and foundations.
End-to-end setup — licence, incorporation, 12A and 80G together.
Donor-ready structure built for CSR and grant funding.
Ongoing compliance so your registrations stay protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main advantage of a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 Company offers the highest credibility among non-profit structures, limited liability for members, and easier access to CSR funding and grants, while its income is applied only to charitable objects.

How many members are required for a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 Company can be incorporated as a private company with a minimum of two members and two directors, or as a public company with a minimum of seven members and three directors.

Can a Section 8 Company distribute profits to its members?

No. A Section 8 Company cannot pay any dividend to its members. All profits and income must be applied solely towards promoting the company's charitable or non-profit objects.

Does a Section 8 Company need 12A and 80G registration?

While not part of incorporation, 12A registration exempts the company's income from tax and 80G registration makes donations tax-deductible for donors. Both are strongly recommended and we arrange them together.

How is a Section 8 Company different from a trust or society?

A Section 8 Company is regulated under the Companies Act with stricter governance and nationwide recognition, which gives it greater credibility with donors, funders and government bodies than a trust or society.

What annual compliance applies to a Section 8 Company?

It must maintain proper books of account, complete a statutory audit, file annual returns and financial statements with the ROC, and file income-tax returns to retain its exemptions.

Ready to register your Section 8 Company?

Build a credible, donor-ready non-profit with full compliance from day one.