Section 8 Company
A formal, credible structure for non-profit work.
We handle incorporation and the licensing that makes a Section 8 Company distinct from an ordinary company — so your non-profit is set up correctly from the start.
What is Section 8 Company?
A Section 8 Company is a company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 for promoting charitable objects — such as commerce, art, education, research, social welfare or environmental protection — with limited liability for its members.
Unlike an ordinary company, a Section 8 Company cannot distribute profits to its members as dividends; any income must be applied toward furthering its stated objects. This is what gives it credibility with donors, grant-makers and regulators.
Gurur Consultancy manages the incorporation process, including the additional licensing step specific to Section 8 Companies, and can advise on the related 12A/80G tax-exemption registrations that most non-profits pursue alongside it.
Why this matters for your business
Who typically needs Section 8 Company?
Applicability varies by business — here’s who this usually applies to.
- Founders setting up a charitable foundation, NGO or social enterprise wanting a formal corporate structure
- Organisations planning to raise CSR funding, where a registered structure and later CSR-1 registration are typically expected
- Groups that want a more corporate governance structure than a trust or society offers
Eligibility & requirements
- Requires the same minimum director/shareholder structure as a private or public company, depending on the type chosen
- The company's objects must be genuinely charitable — commerce, art, science, education, research, social welfare, religion, or environmental protection — with profits applied only toward those objects
- Requires a specific license from the Registrar (via the incorporation process) confirming the non-profit purpose
Documents & information
Commonly required documents may include:
How we take this forward
- 01
Consultation
We clarify your charitable objects and confirm a Section 8 Company is the right structure versus a trust or society.
- 02
DSC & Name Approval
Digital Signature Certificates are obtained and the company name is reserved.
- 03
License & Incorporation Filing
We prepare and file the incorporation application including the Section 8 license request with the Registrar.
- 04
MOA & AOA
Objects and governance rules are documented in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- 05
PAN & TAN Allotment
PAN and TAN are issued along with incorporation.
- 06
12A / 80G Guidance
We advise on the follow-on 12A and 80G tax-exemption registrations most Section 8 Companies pursue next.
Our approach to Section 8 Company
End-to-End Support
One partner from idea to registration to tender win.
Practical Guidance
Plain-language advice from people who have filed thousands of cases.
Documentation Support
Right documents, right format, right the first time.
Compliance-Focused Approach
We don't just register — we keep you compliant.
Government Procurement Expertise
We know GeM, CPP and tender portals inside-out.
Long-Term Business Support
We grow with you — from proprietorship to private limited.
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