Section 8 Company Registration

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Overview

As per the Companies Act, 2013, Section 8 Company refers to a corporation that aims to incentivize arts, sciences, sports, education, environment preservation, social welfare, charity, or other similar objectives. 

The ultimate objection of registering Section 8 Company is to incentivize non-profit goals such as trade, arts, commerce, education, charity, environment protection, sports research, social welfare, etc. To register a Section 8 entity, at least two directors are required. Also, there is no compulsion of securing minimum paid-up capital to set up such a company.

How it works

Register

Fill all the required information requested in the registration form.

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Service Delivery

After the discussion and submission of required documents, service will delivered. Time of delivery may differ based on the service.

Benefits

Tax Exemption

No minimum capital requirement

No need for paying stamp duty

Separate Legal entity

Increased Credibility

No title required

Documents Required

PAN card and aadhar copy of all the Directors and Shareholders.

Proof of registered office, Updated gas or electricity bill or Property tax receipt

Passport copy or Bank statementof the Directors and Shareholders of the Company

Copy of rental agreement and no objection certificate from the owner of the property

Specimen signature or impression

Photo ID proof of directors, Voter ID or Passport or License

Passport size photograph

Objectives of the company

Assets Liability Statement and the projection for next five years

Minimum Criteria to be met

Minimum 2 Shareholders required for Private Limited NGO

Minimum 7 Shareholders required for Public Limited NGO

Director Identification number (DIN) for all the directors

Minimum 2 Directors

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the promoters

What you will get

DIN for 2 Directors

AOA and MOA

Bank Account opening support

Payment Gateway Integration Support

Incorporation Certificate

ESI and PF Registration

Company PAN Card

Company TAN/TDS Number

GST Registration* (Auto Approval from ROC)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPICe Form 32?

In Feb 2020, MCA, i.e. Ministry of Corporate Affairs, came up with an e-form, vizSPICeform, that aims to simplify the incorporation process significantly. This Form has overcome the intricacy of the erstwhile incorporation process that also entails massive paperwork.

Is Section 8 a small business company?

Section 2 (85) proviso (B) clearly states that the Section-8 company cannot be treated as a small company.

Is it possible for LLP or a Partnership firm to be a member of Section 8 Company?

Companies Act, 2013 allows the LLP or a Partnership firm to be a member of a Section 8 Company

What is the difference between NGO and Section 8 companies?

An NGO intending to serve a charitable purpose in India could be registered under society, trust, and section 8 company. A charitable purpose is defined u/s 2 (15) of the IT Act

What's better, trust society or Section 8 company?

The cost factor involved in trusts is considerably minimal when contrasted with entity u/s 8 of the company Act. Section 8 companies have limited access to government-driven subsidies

Do Section 8 companies pay tax?

The tax obligations addressed by the section 8 company is more or less similar to the other registered organization (except NGOs). The profit is subjected to the tax slab rate of 30 %. If section 8 company is registered u/s 12AA of the IT Act, then its profits shall remain isolated from taxes

Is tax audit applicable to Section 8 companies?
The auditor is appointed in the purview of Section 139 of the Companies Act. Every first auditor of Section 8 entity is to be appointed within thirty days from the incorporation date. The auditor can be a person or a company. The auditors also dig down the financial filings of the company.

How many members can a Section 8 company have?
The maximum of 200 members in case of a private limited company, meanwhile for a publically held company, there is no such cap.

Is AGM mandatory for Section 8 Company?
According to the Company Act, 2013, it is mandatory for the section 8 entities to conduct AGM in accordance with prescribed guidelines.

Is directors report mandatory for Section 8 Company?

Companies Act, 2013 mandates section 8 companies to produce director reports and share them with assigned authority

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