Section 8 Company (NGO) Registration in India
A Section 8 company is the corporate form of a not-for-profit — used for charitable, educational, scientific or social objectives. It has the credibility and governance of a company, but its profits must be applied to its objects, not distributed to members.
It is the preferred vehicle for organisations that want to attract institutional donors and grants, and it can obtain 12A and 80G registrations for tax benefits.
Key features and requirements
- Not-for-profit company with charitable/social objects
- Requires a licence under Section 8 of the Companies Act
- No minimum capital; profits cannot be distributed to members
- Stronger donor credibility than a trust or society
- Eligible for 12A (income exemption) and 80G (donor deduction) registrations
- Can apply for FCRA to receive foreign contributions
How TaxSastra handles this
We incorporate your Section 8 company and then help you secure the tax registrations — 12A, 80G and, where needed, FCRA — that donors look for.
What’s included
- Section 8 licence and incorporation
- MOA/AOA aligned to charitable objects
- PAN, TAN and bank account
- 12A and 80G registration
- FCRA guidance where applicable
- Annual compliance setup