Section 8 Company Registration
A Section 8 company is designed for charitable or not-for-profit objectives within the corporate form. We help promoters with incorporation, document preparation, and post-registration compliance guidance.
Documents Required For Section 8 Company Registration
- Digital Signature Certificate
- Director Identification Number
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- ID proofs for members, like Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID
- Passport size Photographs
- Director’s details (if Members are other Companies / LLPs)
- Address Proof
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can set up a Section 8 Company?
- It is formed for charitable or not-for-profit objects such as commerce, art, science, education, social welfare, religion, charity, sports, research, or environmental protection.
- It intends to apply its profits or income only toward promoting its stated objects.
- It does not distribute dividends to its members.
What registrations are required under Income Tax Act?
Eligible Section 8 companies may apply for registrations or approvals under the Income-tax Act, such as 12AB and 80G, subject to the prescribed conditions. Broadly, charitable purpose under the law includes the following:
- Relief of the Poor
- Education
- Medical Relief
- Advancement of any other object of General Public Utility
Can a Section 8 company merge with another company?
A Section 8 company can generally merge or amalgamate only with another Section 8 company having similar objects, subject to the applicable legal process and approvals.