Section 8 Company Registration
A Section 8 Company is a formal, nationally recognised structure for non-profit organisations, registered under the Companies Act, 2013. It offers stronger legal standing than a Trust or Society, which is often preferred by donors, corporates, and government bodies for CSR funding and grants.
A Section 8 Company is a formal, nationally recognised structure for non-profit organisations, registered under the Companies Act, 2013. It offers stronger legal standing than a Trust or Society, which is often preferred by donors, corporates, and government bodies for CSR funding and grants.
The process involves multiple stages — name approval, licensing from the Regional Director, and final incorporation — and errors at any stage can add weeks to your timeline. We manage this end to end, so your organisation gets set up correctly from the start.
Individuals or groups starting an NGO who want a nationally recognised legal structure
Organisations seeking CSR funding, which often requires a Section 8 Company structure
NGOs that want stronger credibility with donors and grant bodies compared to a Trust or Society
Anyone planning to later apply for 12A, 80G, or FCRA registration
Not sure if a Section 8 Company is the right structure for you, versus a Trust or Society? Ask us — we will walk you through the difference based on your goals.
This is a document-heavy registration. We will guide you through gathering each one, so nothing holds up your application.
Share your organisation's objectives and director details
A short call to understand your structure.
We reserve your name and prepare documents
Including the MOA and AOA drafted for your specific objectives.
We obtain the Section 8 licence
Approval from the Regional Director.
We file for incorporation
Through the SPICe+ form, covering incorporation, PAN, and TAN together.
Certificate of Incorporation
Your organisation is now legally registered.
Ready to Get Started with Section 8 Company Registration?
Reach out today. We will confirm requirements, costs, and timelines before anything begins.