Section 8 / NGO / Trust
Setting up a non-profit? A Section 8 company is the most credible NGO structure in India — ideal for CSR funding and grants. We also register trusts and societies, and get you 12A/80G so donations are tax-exempt.
Key benefits
- The most credible non-profit structure for grants and CSR
- Separate legal entity with limited liability
- Eligible for 12A / 80G tax exemptions
- No minimum capital requirement
Documents required
- PAN & Aadhaar of directors / members
- Registered office proof + NOC
- Objectives and activity plan
- Projected income & expenditure
How it works
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Structure advice
Section 8 company, trust or society — chosen for your goals and funding.
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Name & licence
Name reserved and the Section 8 licence obtained from the ROC.
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Incorporation
Filed via SPICe+ with MOA/AOA drafted for charitable objects.
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Tax registrations
12A and 80G applied so income is exempt and donors get a deduction.
Frequently asked questions
Section 8 company, trust or society — which is best?
A Section 8 company is the most structured and credible (preferred for CSR/grants); trusts are simplest; societies suit member-based bodies. We advise on the call.
Can a Section 8 company earn a surplus?
It can, but the surplus must be reinvested in its objects — no dividends to members.
What are 12A and 80G?
12A exempts the NGO's income from tax; 80G lets donors claim a deduction — both are essential for fundraising.