Overview
A Section 8 Company is the corporate form of a non-profit organisation in India, formed to promote objects such as charity, education, science, art, sports, social welfare or protection of the environment. It is registered under the Companies Act, 2013, and applies its income and profits solely towards its objectives, without distributing dividends to members.
Compared with a trust or society, a Section 8 Company offers greater credibility, stronger governance and nationwide recognition, which makes it attractive for organisations seeking grants, CSR funding and donor confidence. It also enjoys certain exemptions and relaxations under company law.
CorpRaasta manages the full process — name approval, the Section 8 licence application, MOA/AOA drafting aligned to your charitable objects, incorporation and PAN/TAN — and can also assist with 12A and 80G registrations so your organisation is ready to receive tax-deductible donations.
What is Section 8 Company?
A Section 8 Company is a company licensed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to promote charitable objects, which applies its profits towards its objectives and prohibits the distribution of dividends to its members.
Why it matters
For founders building a serious non-profit, the Section 8 structure provides the highest credibility with grant-makers, CSR funders and donors, and a robust governance framework that a trust or society may lack.
Key features
Who needs it
Documents required
How it works
Name & licence
We reserve the name and apply for the Section 8 licence with the MCA.
Documentation
We draft the MOA and AOA aligned to your charitable objects, with the required declarations.
Incorporation
The SPICe+ form is filed and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued with PAN and TAN.
Tax registrations
We assist with 12A and 80G registrations so the organisation can receive tax-deductible donations.