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Section 8 Company Registration

Register a Section 8 non-profit company under Companies Act 2013. INC-12 license, 12A/12AB + 80G tax exemption. Nil filing fee, nil stamp duty on MoA/AoA.

Statutory basis: Companies Act, 2013 — Section 8 (formation of companies with charitable objects).
Turnaround
7–14 Days
₹
Starts from
₹1,499
Money-back accuracy
Guaranteed
Total starting from
₹1,499
Professional fee (no government fee)
Professional fee₹1,499 starts with
Government fee (est.)No fee
Turnaround7–14 Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

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CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Section 8 Company Registration is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA); RoC of the concerned State/UT grants the license under Section 8(1).. Filing is executed via SPICe+ Part A + Part B; INC-12 (application for license); INC-13 (declaration); INC-14 (CA/CS declaration); INC-15 (promoter's declaration); INC-16 (license certificate issued by RoC); INC-22 (registered office — subsumed in SPICe+ Part B); INC-18 (conversion); e-MoA (INC-33) / e-AoA (INC-34) drafted per Section 8 format. under Companies Act, 2013 — Section 8 (formation of companies with charitable objects); Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 — Rule 19 (Section 8 Companies) and Rule 20 (license conditions); Form INC-12 (application for license) — superseded by integrated filing via SPICe+ since 2018; Form INC-13 (declaration by professional); Form INC-14 (CA/CS declaration); Form INC-15 (declaration of compliance by promoter); Form INC-16 (license certificate); Form INC-18 (conversion from existing company to Section 8).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum
  • Any person or association of persons intending to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment, or any such other object
  • intends to apply its profits/income only in promoting its objects
  • and prohibits payment of any dividend to its members. Minimum 2 directors (Pvt Ltd Sec 8), 3 directors (Public Sec 8). Minimum 2 members for Pvt-Sec 8
Maximum
  • Section 8 companies cannot declare dividend to members. Cannot alter MoA/AoA without prior RoC approval. Cannot change registered office from one State to another without Central Government approval (Section 16(2) read with Section 8(6) — but not the regular RD process). Upon conversion to regular company, prior license cancellation is mandatory. Partnership firms / LLPs cannot directly become Section 8 companies.
Statutory floor
  • Adherence to governing Act
  • Transparent statutory fee schedule
  • Mandatory periodic audit disclosures

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee ComponentAmount (₹)Basis / Authority
Name reservation₹1,000.
License fee (INC-12)₹2,000.
SPICe+ Part B filingNil (Section 8 companies are exempt from filing fee per Rule 12 of Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 read with Companies (Incorporation) Rule 19).
Stamp dutyNil on MoA/AoA for Section 8 companies (exempt — Rule 19(2) of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014).
Form 10A/10AB (Income-tax)₹2,000 (Section 12A application fee).
Total Government FeeNo fee(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

  • ›All Pvt Ltd documents (Section 1) plus: — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Statement of objects (charitable purpose) with detailed planned activities — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Two declarations from professionals — Form INC-14 (CA/CS) and Form INC-13 (declaration by advocate/CA/CS) — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Promoter's declaration in Form INC-15 — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Statement of assets and liabilities (if converting from existing entity) — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Estimated income and expenditure for next 3 years — Identity and statutory verification
  • ›Draft MoA and AoA in the Section 8 format (with non-dividend clause and dissolution clause for asset transfer to similar Section 8 company) — Identity and statutory verification

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

  1. 1
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    DSC, name reservation (SPICe+ Part A ₹1,000)....

    DSC, name reservation (SPICe+ Part A ₹1,000).
  2. 2
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Draft MoA/AoA in Section 8 format with non-divid...

    Draft MoA/AoA in Section 8 format with non-dividend clause.
  3. 3
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Obtain declarations from CA/CS in INC-14 and adv...

    Obtain declarations from CA/CS in INC-14 and advocate/CA/CS in INC-13.
  4. 4
    Customer⏱ 1-2 Days

    Sign INC-15 (promoter's declaration)....

    Sign INC-15 (promoter's declaration).
  5. 5
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Apply for Section 8 license via INC-12 — fee ₹2,...

    Apply for Section 8 license via INC-12 — fee ₹2,000.
  6. 6
    Regulator⏱ 15–30 days

    RoC scrutiny (15–30 days) — issues license INC-1...

    RoC scrutiny (15–30 days) — issues license INC-16.
  7. 7
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    File SPICe+ Part B with license number, e-MoA, e...

    File SPICe+ Part B with license number, e-MoA, e-AoA.
  8. 8
    Regulator⏱ 1-2 Days

    Issues COI with "Section 8 Company" suffix....

    Issues COI with "Section 8 Company" suffix.
  9. 9
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Apply for 12A/12AB (tax exemption) and 80G (dono...

    Apply for 12A/12AB (tax exemption) and 80G (donor tax deduction) with Income Tax Department — Form 10A/10AB.
  10. 10
    I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days

    Apply for NGO Darpan (Niti Aayog) and FCRA (if f...

    Apply for NGO Darpan (Niti Aayog) and FCRA (if foreign contribution anticipated) — Ministry of Home Affairs.

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