Required Documents for Section 8 Registration
PAN & Aadhaar of Directors
Photograph and Email IDs of Directors
Address Proof (Bank Statement, Utility Bill)
Registered Office Address Proof (Rent Agreement/NOC)
Proposed Company Name and Objectives
Digital Signatures (DSC) for Directors
Draft MOA & AOA outlining charitable purposes
Who Can Register a Section 8 Company
NGOs and Charitable Trusts
Social Entrepreneurs
Educational & Religious Institutions
Environmental & Community Service Groups
Professionals in CSR or Public Welfare Initiatives
Steps to Register a Section 8 Company
Step 1: Digital Signature & Name Reservation
Obtain DSCs and file SPICe+ Part A to reserve the company name.
Step 2: Apply for License (INC-12)
Submit objectives, estimated income/expenditure, and MOA/AOA to MCA for Section 8 license approval.
Step 3: Company Incorporation
File SPICe+ Part B, along with AGILE-PRO, MOA, AOA, and other forms. On approval, receive Certificate of Incorporation.
What You Will Receive
DSC for Directors
Company Name Approval (RUN/SPICe+)
License under Section 8 (Form INC-16)
Certificate of Incorporation with PAN & TAN
MOA, AOA, and Company Master Data
Assistance for 12A, 80G (on request)
Consequences of Violations
Loss of Section 8 license and deregistration
Fines up to ₹1,00,000 for non-compliance
Disqualification of directors
Ineligibility for tax exemptions and grants
Legal action under Companies Act, 2013
Post-Incorporation Timelines
Name Reservation Validity: 20 days
INC-12 Filing: Immediately after name approval
Company Incorporation: Within 15–20 days
Post-registration: Apply for 12A/80G within 1–3 months
Approvals & Authorities Involved
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Registrar of Companies (ROC)
Central Government (for License)
Income Tax Department (for 12A/80G)
Why ReturnsBharo?
Our team has vast experience in Section 8 company incorporation, licensing, and compliance. We ensure accurate filings, prepare proper MOA/AOA as per charitable norms, and coordinate end-to-end with the ROC. We also assist in 12A, 80G, and FCRA support for NGOs post-registration.
Estimated Process Time
15–20 working days
Section 8 Company Registration
Starting from
4499₹ Onwards
(Government Fees Extra as Applicable)
Benefits
Fast Section 8 License Approval
Customized MOA Drafting
End-to-End Filing with MCA
PAN & TAN Integration
Post-Registration Compliance Guidance
Package Inclusions
DSC and Name Approval Filing
Drafting of MOA & AOA for Charitable Purposes
Filing of Form INC-12 and Attachments
Company Incorporation (SPICe+, AGILE-PRO)
PAN, TAN, and Certificate of Incorporation
