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Section 8 company

A non-profit company for charity, education, art, sport or social causes. Its income stays in the work.

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What you need
Section 8 company
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  1. Two directorsFor a private Section 8 company
  2. Clear non-profit objectsChecked by an expert
  3. A licence from the governmentApplied for with the company
  4. A registered officeAddress proof and the owner's consent
  5. PAN and ID for each personAadhaar or passport

Good for

Charities and foundationsRun a cause with the clarity of a company.
Education and skillsSchools, training or scholarships, run as a company.
Arts, sport and environmentCauses the law treats as charitable.

Every year after

A Section 8 company files like other companies. It also keeps to its licence conditions.

  • Board meetings
  • Annual general meeting
  • Accounts filed (AOC-4)
  • Annual return
  • No dividends to members
Your setup
LicenceGranted
ObjectsExpert checked
NameApproved
Bank accountRequested

The first year, by example

Formed on10 August 2026
By 9 September 2026First board meeting and first auditor
By 6 February 2027Start of business declared, if it has share capital
31 March 2027First financial year ends
By 31 December 2027First annual general meeting
By 30 January 2028Accounts filed (AOC-4)
By 29 February 2028Annual return filed (MGT-7)

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Can a Section 8 company pay dividends?

No. All its income goes back into its objects.

Do I need a special name?

Names often end with words like Foundation or Association. We check yours.

Is it the same as a trust or society?

No. It is a company registered with the registrar of companies. A senior expert can help you compare.