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SECTION 8 COMPANY REGISTRATION IN INDIA

A Section 8 company is a company which is registered as a non-profit organisation. Non-profit

organisation/company refers to a Company which has its object of the promotion of commerce, art, science,
sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment, intends to apply its
profits, if any, or other income in promoting its objects.

SECTION 8 COMPANY vs. TRUST

A Section 8 Company is similar to a Trust or Society; except, a section 8 Company is registered under the
Central Government's Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Trusts and Societies are registered under State Government
regulations.

A section 8 company has various advantages when compared to Trust or Society like improved recognition
and better legal standing. Section 8 company also has higher credibility amongst donors, Government
departments and other stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER SECTION 8 COMPANY

Minimum 2 Directors for Private Limited Co. and 3 Directors for Public Limited Co.
The directors and shareholders can be same person
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for two of the Directors
DIN (Director Identification Number) for all the Directors

FAQ SECTION 8 COMPANY REGISTRATION

How many members are required to incorporate a Section 8 Company?

If you are registering your Section 8 Company as Private Limited, then it is 2 members, but if you are
registering it as Public Limited, then you should have 7 members.

How long will it take to register my Section 8 Company?

BizIndiGo.com will complete the entire registration within 15-20 working days subject to ROC processing
time.

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Does it require having Charitable object to register a Section 8 company?

Yes, only object with non-profit motive can able to register themselves for Section 8 Company.

Are foreigners allowed as board members of the company?

There is no apparent bar on the foreigners becoming members of the company under Companies Act,
1956. However company with foreigners on board cannot avail FCRA benefits so if the company wish to
enjoy FCRA benefits the foreigners on board should not be allowed.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED SECTION 8 COMPANY REGISTRATION

TO BE SUBMITTED BY DIRECTORS / PROMOTERS FOR THE REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS

Registered Address Proof - Sale Deed/Property Deed
PAN Card or Passport Copy
in English (in case of owned property) or Rent
Address proof Copy - Voter ID Card/Aadhaar
Agreement
Card/Passport/Driving License
Utility Bill Copy ( Latest Bank Statement/Telephone or
Latest Passport Size photograph
Mobile Bill/Electricity Bill/ Gas Bill
Specimen signature (blank document with
No-objection Certificate (NOC) from property owner
signature, format will be provided by us)
for use of premises, if required

Note: Registered office need not be a commercial space; it can be your residence, too.

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