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Know What is Private Limited Company? and How it is registered?
A section 8 company which earlier was known as section 25 company is a legal form for non profit organizations (NPO) or Non Governmental organizations (NGO). Section 8 company is licensed company which is authorized to work anywhere in the country.
Section 8 company registration in India is unique and different concept. It is an non profit entity engaged in social work for the benefit of the country.
Learn the basics about Section 8 Company & its compliance
The process of registering a Section 8 Company is complicated and involves various compliances. Our experts at Legalpanther can simplify the whole registration process for you. Register your Section 8 Company online in 3 easy steps:
Step 2:
Provide necessary documents
Step 3:
Get your incorporation registered in 7-10 working days
See at the benefits of Section 8 Company registration in India:
Section 8 Company registration process is very simple with Legal Panther. The whole procedure is completely online and one need not visit our office physically to get the Company registration.
Choose a Name for the Company Select a unique name that reflects the non-profit objectives. Ensure the name complies with the naming guidelines, and it must include “Foundation,” “Association,” or “Society” (not “Private Limited”).
Obtain Digital Signature Certificate Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for signing documents online. Obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) for all directors of the company.
File Incorporation Documents with the ROC Prepare and file the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) along with the application for registration with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Submit proof of identity and address of directors, and the company's registered office address.
Obtain Licenses and Approvals Once the application is approved, obtain the Certificate of Incorporation. Register for necessary tax-related documents such as PAN and GST (if applicable), and any other licenses required by the sector.
Minimum 2 Directors (for Private Ltd) / 3 Directors (for Public Ltd) Minimum 2 Shareholders (for Private Ltd) / 7 Shareholders (for Public Ltd) No Minimum Capital Requirement (Can be started with any amount) Registered Office Address (Physical office required for official communication) Profit Utilization – The company cannot distribute dividends to members.
Proposed Name Approval (Must end with “Foundation,” “Society,” “Association,” etc.) Memorandum of Association (MOA) (Defines the objectives & activities) Articles of Association (AOA) (Defines governance & operational rules) Registered Office Proof (Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, NOC from Owner, etc.) Declaration in Form INC-15 (That the company will work for charitable purposes only)
GST Registration (If annual turnover exceeds â‚ą20/40 lakh in India) Professional Tax Registration (If applicable in your state/country) FCRA Registration (For receiving foreign donations, required after 3 years of operations) 12A Registration (For complete tax exemption on income) 80G Registration (For donors to get tax benefits on donations made to the organization)
Cannot distribute profits or dividends to members. Profits must be used for charitable objectives only. Cannot alter objectives without MCA & government approval. Strict compliance & audits required every year.
Obtain DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) Apply for DIN (Director Identification Number) Name Reservation (RUN Application) Apply for Section 8 Company License (INC-12 Form) File Incorporation Application (SPICe+ INC-32)Apply for PAN & TANOpen a Bank Account & Register for 12A & 80G
Board Meetings – At least 2 board meetings per year. Annual ROC Filing – File AOC-4 (Financial Statements) & MGT-7 (Annual Return). Income Tax Return (ITR-7) – Filed annually for non-profit entities. Statutory Audit – Mandatory every year, regardless of turnover.
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