KNAP Advisory

Section 8 Company Registration

Set up a credible non-profit with a corporate structure. KNAP Advisory handles your Section 8 licence and incorporation, and guides you on 12A and 80G registrations for tax benefits.

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Overview

What is a Section 8 Company?

A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation registered under the Companies Act, 2013 to promote objects such as education, charity, science, sports, social welfare or protection of the environment. Its income is applied solely towards its objects and cannot be distributed as dividend.

Compared with a trust or society, a Section 8 Company offers stronger governance, nationwide recognition and better credibility with donors and authorities. KNAP Advisory manages the licence, incorporation and post-registration tax approvals.

Benefits

Why choose Section 8

High Credibility

A regulated corporate structure that donors and grant bodies trust.

Tax Benefits

Eligible for 12A and 80G registrations for exemptions and donor deductions.

Separate Legal Entity

Holds assets and contracts in its own name with perpetual succession.

No Minimum Capital

There is no mandatory minimum capital to begin.

Limited Liability

Members’ liability is limited; personal assets stay protected.

Nationwide Recognition

Recognised across India for grants, CSR funding and collaborations.

Documents Required

What you’ll need

For Directors & Members

  • PAN card of all directors and members
  • Aadhaar / passport / voter ID
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Recent bank statement or utility bill

For the Company

  • Registered office address proof & NOC
  • Objects and proposed activities
  • Projected income & expenditure statement
  • Declaration by directors
Process

How KNAP handles it

1

Name & DSC/DIN

We reserve the name and arrange Digital Signatures and DINs.

2

Section 8 Licence

We prepare objects, projections and apply for the Section 8 licence.

3

Incorporation

We file SPICe+ and obtain the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN.

4

12A & 80G

We assist with 12A and 80G registrations for tax exemption and donor benefits.

Why KNAP Advisory

A partner beyond registration

End-to-End Handling

Licence, incorporation and tax approvals managed for you.

Experienced CA Team

Accurate documentation that stands up to scrutiny.

Ongoing Compliance

Accounting, audit and annual filings for your non-profit.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is a Section 8 Company? +

A non-profit company formed to promote charitable objects. Profits must be used for its objects and cannot be distributed as dividend.

How many members are required? +

A minimum of two directors and two shareholders. The same persons can act in both roles.

Can it get 12A and 80G? +

Yes. After incorporation it can apply for 12A and 80G registrations for tax exemption and donor deductions. We assist with both.

Is a licence required? +

Yes. A licence under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 must be obtained from the Central Government before incorporation.

Can profits be distributed? +

No. Income and profits must be applied towards the company’s objects and cannot be paid out as dividend.

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