Section 8 Company (NGO) Registration

Section 8 Company Registration India is governed by Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) administers this registration. The Act requires that the company's objects promote charitable activities and that any profits or income are applied solely to promote these objects, with no dividend paid to members.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is the governing body. All applications are filed through the MCA21 portal at www.mca.gov.in. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) of the respective state processes the application. For Section 8 Company Registration India, you must also obtain approval from the Directorate of Income Tax for 80G and 12A registration if seeking tax exemptions.

The process for Section 8 Company Registration India involves the following stages:

1. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for proposed directors.
2. Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN) via Form DIR-3.
3. Reserve company name through Form RUN (Reserve Unique Name).
4. File Form INC-12 with the ROC for license under Section 8.
5. Submit incorporation documents (MOA, AOA, declarations) via Form INC-32 (SPICe+).
6. Obtain Certificate of Incorporation with a license under Section 8.

After incorporation, apply for PAN, TAN, and bank account opening.

The following forms are essential for Section 8 Company Registration India:

• Form INC-12: Application for license under Section 8.
• Form INC-32 (SPICe+): Integrated incorporation form.
• Form INC-33 (e-MOA): Memorandum of Association.
• Form INC-34 (e-AOA): Articles of Association.
• Form DIR-3: Director Identification Number application.
• Form RUN: Name reservation.

All forms are filed electronically on the MCA portal.

To register a Section 8 company in India, the following criteria must be met:

• Minimum 2 directors (individuals) and 2 members (for private company) or 3 directors and 7 members (for public company).
• At least one director must be a resident of India.
• The company's main objects must promote commerce, art, science, charity, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, or environmental protection.
• Profits must be applied solely to promote these objects; no dividend can be paid to members.
• The company must apply its income towards its objects and not distribute it as profit.

The timeline for Section 8 Company Registration India depends on the ROC's processing speed. The process involves name approval (usually 2-3 working days), license application (7-15 working days), and incorporation (5-7 working days). However, no specific timeline can be guaranteed as it varies by case.

The government fees for Section 8 Company Registration India are prescribed by the MCA. Below is the fee structure based on authorized share capital:

Note: Additional fees apply for Form INC-12 (₹500) and other filings. Professional fees for drafting and compliance are separate.