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Section 8 (NGO) Company — Done Right, Without the Runaround
Package inclusions
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Free Incorporation Advisory by expert Chartered Accountant
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2 DSC & DIN of Directors
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Name Reservation
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Central Govt. License
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NGO Identification Number
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MoA & AoA
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Form INC-12 Approval
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Company PAN & TAN
CA/CS-guided review
Your documents and structure are checked before anything is filed.
Written scope first
Inclusions and payable charges are explained before work begins.
Support till it’s done
One team owns your filing, from the first call to the final handover.
Plans from ₹9,999
Pick the plan that fits the stage of your business. Any variable government charges are shown in a written breakup before filing.
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Fees
Fees and packages for Section 8 (NGO) Company
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Starter
₹9,999
What’s included
- DSC & DIN for 2 directors
- Name reservation — MCA checks charitable names closely, we handle the back-and-forth
- MOA & AOA with charitable objects drafted
- SPICe+ filing + Section 8 licence application
- PAN & TAN issued with incorporation
- 12A application guidance to get you started
Growth
₹19,999
What’s included
- Everything in Starter
- 80G registration filed — so your donors get tax benefits
- DARPAN (NITI Aayog) registration completed
- Board resolution formats for NGO decisions
- First-year NGO compliance calendar
Scale
₹34,999
What’s included
- Everything in Growth
- FCRA eligibility review — we tell you honestly if you qualify yet
- 1-year compliance calendar covering every NGO filing
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Annual report format guidance
Done right, or your money back.
If our experts find your requirement can't be fulfilled as scoped, you get a full refund of the professional fee — no questions, no fine print. Government charges already paid are pass-through and go to the government, not us.
Every quote shows the professional fee, government charges and taxes as separate lines — you approve the full breakup in writing before paying anything.
Stamp duty, filing fees and department charges go to the government, not to us. They vary by state, capital and applicant count, so we show them separately for your case.
The free consultation comes first. You only pay after you have seen the exact scope, the exact breakup and the expected timeline — no surprises later.
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Free consultation. Tell us what you need; a CA, CS or advocate maps the exact scope.
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Written quote. You receive the plan, the line-by-line breakup and the timeline in writing.
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You approve, then pay. Work starts only after you sign off on the quote.
Section 8 Company Registration Package Inclusions
- Name approval with Section 8 intent declaration
- Form INC-12 license application drafting
- MOA/AOA drafting with charitable objects
- DIN, DSC, PAN, TAN processing
- License + Certificate of Incorporation with 80G/12A roadmap
You know exactly which filings, documents and handover items belong to your selected plan.
Capital, stamp duty, applicant count and case-specific government charges are shown separately.
Choose the tier around the way you plan to operate, not simply the highest price.
Overview
Overview
Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 covers the provisions for incorporation of Non-Profit Organizations/Non- Government Organizations (NPO/NGO) that are intended for charitable causes in the fields of education, environment, child welfare, religion, science, sports, research, social welfare and the likes. These organizations function like limited companies, except that the dividends cannot be paid to their members, and the profits, if any, are to be used solely for the purpose of promoting the organization’s objectives.
NGOs are similar in nature to Trusts or Societies, except that they are registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, whereas Trusts/ Societies come under State Government regulations. While Trusts are managed by Trustees as per a Trust Deed, Section-8 companies are managed by a Board of Directors based on their MOA and AOA. A Section-8 company requires at least 2 directors for incorporation, but there is no upper limit on the number of directors.
This, however, has various advantages when it is compared to Trust or Society and it also has higher credibility amongst the donors, Government departments, and other stakeholders. Further, the key feature of this Company is that the name of the Company can be incorporated without using the word “Limited” or “Private Limited” as the case may be.
Like other companies, a Section 8 Company will also have revenue, expenses, profits and losses. However, in a Section 8 Company the profits can be used only for the charitable or not-for-profit purposes mentioned in the MOA, and the company dividends cannot be distributed among the members of the company. Section-8 Companies can be suffixed with words like Association, Foundation, Society, Council, Club, Charities, Institute, Academy, Organization, Federation etc., as per their nature and function.
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Benefits
Advantages of Section-8 Companies
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Philanthropy
This should be the primary motivation behind setting up a Section 8 Company- a desire to bring about welfare. Once this point is checked, the next few points cover the ways in which a Section-8 company format is advantageous over independent philanthropy and other similar structures like Trusts and Societies.
Privileges and Exemptions
The Companies Act, 2013 lists many exemptions for companies established under Section 8, like absence of upper cap on the number of directors, certain tax exemptions, no minimum paid-up share capital, to name a few.
Transferability
The management of a Section 8 Company can be easily transferred from one person to another by altering the composition of Board of Directors. The shareholders can also exercise a certain level of control in a Section 8 Company
Recognition and Credibility
Section 8 companies enjoy better recognition and legal standing as compared to Trusts and Societies, hence, have higher credibility among donors, government departments and other stakeholders.
Documents
Documents required for Section 8 Company Registration
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across records.
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Identity and address proof (all directors & members)
Registered office and licence application proof
Process
Section 8 Company Registration process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Define your charitable objects
A Section 8 company must work for objects like commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity or environmental protection. We help frame your mission so it clearly qualifies — and profits can never be distributed to members.
Get DSCs for the directors
The proposed directors need Digital Signature Certificates to sign the licence and incorporation filings online.
Apply for the Section 8 licence (Form INC-12)
We file Form INC-12 with the ROC, attaching the draft MOA and AOA and a note on proposed activities. The licence is the critical approval — it confirms the government accepts your charitable purpose. There is no minimum capital requirement.
Reserve the company name (SPICe+ Part A)
We propose two preferred names to the MCA via SPICe+ Part A. Words like "Foundation", "Association" or "Trust" work well; the name must not suggest commercial activity.
Incorporate via SPICe+
After the licence is granted, we file SPICe+ with the MCA for incorporation, including DIN allotment and PAN and TAN. The Certificate of Incorporation makes the Section 8 company a legal entity.
Get 12A and 80G registrations
After incorporation, most Section 8 companies apply for 12A (tax exemption on income) and 80G (donor tax deduction) with the Income Tax Department. These make fundraising viable — we handle both applications.
Why ComplyKart
How ComplyKart helps in this Entire Process
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Consulting
Our Section-8 Incorporation experts will provide you with the best consultancy on Registration procedure and the require...
Help in preparing Relevant Documents
We help our clients in preparation of application and necessary documents to be presented to Registrar for Registration.
Filing of Document with Registrar
We will file the e-Form INC- 32, MOA & AOA along with necessary documents required for getting the approval which is obt...
Follow-Up
Our experts continuously follow up with the development with the Authorities and ensure speedy registration process.
Consulting: Our Section-8 Incorporation experts will provide you with the best consultancy on Registration procedure and the required documents to be provided.
If a founder or investor is outside India
Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors, but it adds document authentication, banking and FEMA work. Set the route before funds move.
Plan before you start
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Confirm the Indian resident director arrangement
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing
- Allow time for apostilled or consularised documents
Plan for after setup
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
FAQ
Frequently asked Question’s
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Yes, a Section-8 Company can have a minimum of 2 members at the time of registration.
Any organization, individual or NRI can become a member of a Section 8 Company
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Last verified: 4 October 2026
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