Private Limited Company Registration
Help with incorporating a private limited company through the MCA SPICe+ process, from name application to certificate of incorporation.
Business Registration
Register a not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, for charity, education, health, social welfare and similar objects.
- Business Registration
- Usually 3 to 5 weeks after complete documents, depending on ROC processing*
About Section 8 Company (NGO) Registration
A Section 8 company is a not-for-profit company registered under the Companies Act, 2013. It is used for objects such as charity, education, health, art, sports, environment and social welfare. Its income must be used only for its objects and cannot be paid as dividend to members.
We guide you through choosing the name and objects, prepare the MOA, AOA and declarations, file the incorporation forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and explain the post-registration steps, including 12A and 80G registration with the Income Tax Department.
Who Needs This Service
- Groups starting a charitable, educational or social welfare organisation
- Trusts and societies that want a company structure with clear governance
- Companies setting up a separate entity for CSR activities
- Foundations that plan to seek donations and grants
Key Benefits
Credible structure
A company under MCA oversight is widely trusted by donors, banks and CSR partners.
No minimum capital
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement under the Act.
Tax registrations
Eligible for 12A and 80G registration, subject to Income Tax rules.
Separate legal entity
The company can own property, open accounts and sign agreements in its own name.
Eligibility and Applicability
- At least 2 directors and 2 members (individuals or companies)
- Objects that promote charity, education, health, social welfare or similar purposes
- Registered office address in India
- Digital signature certificates for the proposed directors
Approval of the name, licence and incorporation is decided by the Registrar of Companies. Requirements and fees are as per the rules in force at the time of filing.
Documents Commonly Required
Directors and members
- PAN and Aadhaar
- Address proof (bank statement or utility bill)
- Passport-size photograph
- Email ID and mobile number
Registered office
- Utility bill not older than 2 months
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- No-objection letter from the owner
About the organisation
- Proposed names (2 or more)
- Main objects and planned activities
- Estimated income and expenditure for 3 years
Document requirements may vary depending on applicant type, location and applicable regulations. We confirm the exact list for your case before you share anything.
Step-by-Step Process
Objects and name
We help you write clear objects and check the proposed names.
DSC and documents
Digital signatures obtained and MOA, AOA and declarations drafted.
Filing with MCA
Incorporation forms with the Section 8 licence application filed online.
Certificate
On approval, you receive the certificate of incorporation, PAN and TAN.
Next steps
Bank account, 12A and 80G applications and first-year compliance explained.
Estimated Timeline and Fees
Estimated timeline
Usually 3 to 5 weeks after complete documents, depending on ROC processing
Queries from the ROC on the objects or name can add time.
Professional fee
Our professional fee is quoted in writing before we start.
Government fees and charges
MCA filing fees, stamp duty (as per the state) and DSC charges are payable at actual and shown separately.
* Timelines are indicative. They can change because of document verification, queries raised by the authority and government processing times, which are outside our control. Approval is decided by the relevant authority under applicable rules.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing vague objects that the ROC questions
- Planning to share profits with members, which is not allowed
- Forgetting annual filings, which still apply to Section 8 companies
- Accepting donations before 12A and 80G status is in place, if donors need the tax benefit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a trust, a society and a Section 8 company?
All three can run not-for-profit work. A Section 8 company is registered under the Companies Act and regulated by the MCA, with stricter governance and filing rules, which many donors and CSR partners prefer.
Can directors take a salary?
A Section 8 company can pay reasonable remuneration for services actually rendered, subject to the Act and its articles. Profits cannot be distributed to members.
Is 12A and 80G registration automatic?
No. They are separate applications to the Income Tax Department after incorporation. We help you apply.
Does a Section 8 company need an audit?
Yes. Its accounts must be audited every year and annual returns filed with the ROC, like other companies.
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