Non-profit · SPICe+ · Section 8 licence

Section 8 Company Registration Online in India

A non-profit company for charity, education, social welfare, sports and similar objects. Profits go back into the objects, never to members.

Typical timeline15–30 working days
Minimum people2 directors
Licence fromCentral Government (via MCA)
Profit distributionNot allowed
  • Name reservation
  • DSC and DIN for directors
  • Drafting objects, MOA and AOA
  • Section 8 licence application
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • PAN and TAN
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Overview

Who this is for

  • NGOs and charitable initiatives
  • Education, health and skill-development projects
  • CSR-funded programmes

Credibility with donors

A company structure is trusted more than informal groups.

Tax benefits

Eligible for income-tax exemption and donor-deduction registrations (earlier 12A and 80G).

CSR eligible

Can receive CSR funds once registered as required.

No minimum capital

Start without a set capital amount.

Packages

Pick how much you want handled

Fees depend on your state's stamp duty and authorised capital, so we quote each package for your state.

Essential

Registration only

Quote for your state

  • Name reservation
  • DSC and DIN for directors
  • Drafting objects, MOA and AOA
  • Section 8 licence application
  • Certificate of Incorporation

Complete

Registration + everything to start operating

Quote for your state

  • Name reservation
  • DSC and DIN for directors
  • Drafting objects, MOA and AOA
  • Section 8 licence application
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • PAN and TAN
  • Guidance on tax-exemption registrations (12A / 80G, now sections 332 and 354 of the Income-tax Act, 2025)
  • Post-registration checklist
  • Bank account opening support

Complete + Year 1

Registration + 12 months of compliance

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  • Everything in Complete
  • GST registration if needed
  • Accounting and bookkeeping support
  • Annual ROC / MCA filings
  • Deadline reminders on WhatsApp
Fee fixed upfrontYou know the full cost before we start. No surprises later.
Government fees at actualsShown separately from our professional fee.
CA & CS reviewedQualified professionals check every filing.

Documents

What you'll need

Scans or clear phone photos are fine. We check everything before filing.

Each director

  • PAN and Aadhaar
  • Passport-size photo
  • Address proof

Registered office

  • Utility bill
  • Rent agreement or owner's NOC

Project details

  • Objects of the organisation
  • Estimated income and expenditure for 3 years

Process

How it moves, step by step

  1. Week 1Structure

    Define objects, directors and members.

  2. Week 1Signatures and name

    DSCs and name approval.

  3. Week 2–3Incorporation

    SPICe+ filed with the Section 8 licence application.

  4. Week 3–4Certificate

    COI, PAN and TAN issued.

  5. AfterTax registrations

    Apply for income-tax exemption and donor-deduction registrations (earlier 12A and 80G).

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Writing objects too broadly, which invites queries
Paying profits or dividends to members, which isn't allowed

What comes next

What stays on your calendar

  • Yearly
    AOC-4, MGT-7 and income tax return
  • Every 3 years
    Director KYC, by 30 June
  • As applicable
    Renewal of tax-exemption registrations

Let us run the calendar

A compliance retainer covers these filings with WhatsApp reminders before every due date.

See your dates in the compliance calendar →

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Excellent Service Provider, Quick response,Mr Sai Nagesh is giving prompt response and timely coordination. Really i am so satisfied with Arambh Services.
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We are very happy with the services…

We are very happy with the services provided by AARAMBH Agency. They helped us register our Private Limited Company within a short time and guided us at every step. Their charges are also very reasonable compared to other agencies. As we were new to this, they explained everything clearly and supported us throughout the process. Even after registration, they are still in touch with us and guiding us whenever needed. We really appreciate their support, professionalism, and friendly approach. Highly recommended for anyone planning to start a company 😊🤝
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FAQ

Section 8 questions

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Is a Section 8 company better than a trust?

It's more regulated and more trusted by donors and CSR partners. We'll help you compare.

Can directors be paid?

Reasonable remuneration for services is possible within the rules.

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