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Section 8 Company:
Giving Your Purpose a Legal Identity.

Looking to create change, not just revenue? A Section 8 Company is India’s most trusted legal structure for NGOs, non-profits, and social ventures. If your mission is education, healthcare, or charity, this is the structure for you.

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Why Choose a Section 8 Company?

Section 8 Companies combine the credibility of a full-fledged company with the tax advantages needed to make a social impact. Donors, government agencies, and corporate partners prefer them for their transparency, accountability, and perpetual succession.

Mission-Focused Structure

Built to protect and promote your social objectives with corporate-level integrity.

  • Not-for-Profit: Profits must be reinvested in the cause, not distributed as dividends to members.
  • Full Legal Recognition: Registered under the Companies Act, giving you the same credibility as any corporate entity.
  • Perpetual Succession: The organization continues to exist regardless of changes in members or directors.

Funding & Flexibility

Structured to attract grants and donations while maintaining operational agility.

  • Tax & Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 12A/80G (tax benefits for NGO/donors), FCRA, and CSR grants.
  • Flexible Management: No minimum capital required and a simple structure of directors.
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Strategic Edge vs. Operational Realities

We help you navigate every complexity for maximum trust and sustainability.

The Strategic Edge

A Section 8 company is the most credible and scalable structure for a non-profit in India.

  • Enhanced Trust: Donors, corporates, and funding agencies trust this structure over informal trusts or societies.
  • Regulatory Benefits: Easier access to tax exemptions, government grants, and international funding.
  • Mission-Focused: The "no profit distribution" rule keeps the organization focused on its social objectives.
  • Strong Governance: Mandatory audits and filings foster accountability and transparency.

Operational Realities

Operating a Section 8 company requires a commitment to compliance and regulation.

  • Compliances Are Real: Annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), audits, and strict adherence to the MOA are mandatory.
  • Government Approval Needed: Registration requires a license from the Central Government and takes longer than for-profit companies.
  • No Profit Sharing: Profits cannot be distributed to members and must be reinvested in the cause.
  • Foreign Funding Needs FCRA: A separate FCRA registration is required to receive donations from abroad.
Our Process

Our Step-by-Step Registration Process

A clear, compliant path to establishing your non-profit organization.

1

DSC & Name Approval

We obtain Digital Signatures for all directors and file the proposed name for approval with the MCA.

2

Drafting MOA & AOA

We meticulously draft your Memorandum and Articles, clearly defining your non-profit objectives as required by law.

3

Filing for License (INC-12)

We prepare and file the application for the Section 8 license with the Central Government (ROC/RD).

4

Incorporation & Launch

Upon receiving the license, we file the final SPICe+ form. You receive your Certificate of Incorporation and are ready to make an impact!

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Build a Legacy, Not Just a Business

From paperwork to government approvals, Krystal7 handles every step—so you can focus on your cause, not the compliance.

Govt. Approved
ROC/RD License

Tax Ready
12A/80G Assistance

Expert Support
Full Guidance

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Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Section 8 Companies.

It is a non-profit organization registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, for the promotion of charity, education, art, science, sports, social welfare, or environmental protection.

No. A core condition is that all profits and surplus income must be used solely for promoting the company’s objectives. No dividends can be paid to its members.

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement to register a Section 8 Company.

Yes. After incorporation, a Section 8 Company can apply for 12A (tax exemption for the NGO) and 80G (tax benefit for donors) registrations. Krystal7 provides full assistance for these.

Because it requires a license from the Central Government (ROC/RD), the process is longer than for a regular company, typically taking 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes, foreign nationals can be directors or members in a Section 8 Company, but it is mandatory to have at least one director who is a resident of India.

Yes, an annual statutory audit of the company's financial accounts by a practicing Chartered Accountant is mandatory, regardless of its income or activities.

Yes, but only after obtaining a separate registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA).

This is a very difficult and highly regulated process. Conversion is generally not permitted unless under exceptional circumstances and with stringent conditions imposed by the government.

GST registration is only required if the Section 8 Company engages in business activities (like selling goods or services) and its turnover crosses the prescribed GST threshold.

Yes. As a separate legal entity, it can own property, investments, and assets, as well as open and operate bank accounts in its own name.

A Section 8 Company can be formed as a private limited company (min. 2 members) or a public limited company (min. 7 members). There is no upper limit on the number of members for a public Section 8 Company.