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Start your nonprofit or NGO as a Section 8 Company. No minimum capital. Get tax-exempt status. Help more people with your mission.
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Section 8 is a special type of company for nonprofits, NGOs, and social organizations. If your goal is to help people - not make profits - Section 8 is perfect. You can still do business activities, but all profits go back into your mission, not to owners. The government recognizes this and gives you special benefits - no minimum capital needed, no stamp duty, and tax exemption if you apply for 12A and 80G.
A Section 8 company is registered like a regular company but has zero capital requirement. For example, an education NGO can register with zero rupees. A healthcare foundation can start immediately. You don't need to raise money first. This is different from a trust or society - Section 8 gives you the corporate structure with nonprofit benefits.
Many nonprofits choose Section 8 over trust or society because it's easier to raise funds, banks prefer lending to Section 8 companies, and you get corporate credibility. After registration, apply for 12A (income tax exemption) and 80G (donors get tax benefit). This opens doors to donations and grants from individuals and companies.
If you run an NGO without registration, donors can't claim tax deductions for giving you money. This means fewer people will donate. You also can't apply for government grants, CSR funding, or foreign donations (FCRA). Operating without registration puts you at risk of being treated as a for-profit entity by the tax department, which means you'll owe income tax on every rupee received.
After your Section 8 company is registered, you need to hold board meetings, file annual accounts (Form AOC-4) and annual return (Form MGT-7) with the ROC every year, get accounts audited, and file income tax returns. Apply for 12A within 6 months of registration to get tax-exempt status. Missing ROC filings means penalties of ₹100 per day per form. We offer annual compliance packages for NGOs.
Section 8 companies are exempt from stamp duty on incorporation in most states, which is a big saving. Wherever your NGO is located, the registration process is the same through the MCA portal. Many education and healthcare NGOs choose Section 8 because of the corporate structure it provides.
PAN of Founder or Director
Atleast one founder's PAN card copy
Aadhaar Card
Of the founder or authorized person
Passport-size Photos
Of all directors/founders
Address Proofs
Electricity bill, rent agreement, or property proof for office
Mission and Bylaws
We'll prepare - defines what your NGO does and how it operates
Bank Account Details
Cancelled cheque or bank statement
PAN of Your Organization
You'll apply for this after registration
Tell us about your NGO - what problem do you solve? Who do you help? What activities will you do? We prepare the MOA (Memorandum of Association) based on this.
2-3 daysWe prepare MOA, AOA (Articles), and submit application to Registrar of Companies. You don't need minimum capital. We file everything digitally.
3-5 daysThe Registrar reviews your application. If everything is correct, you get approved. Most Section 8 applications take 15-25 days for approval.
15-25 daysYou receive the certificate proving your Section 8 company is officially registered. Now you can open a bank account and start operations.
1 dayAfter registration, apply with income tax for 12A exemption (you don't pay tax) and 80G (donors get tax benefits). We'll guide you through this.
No minimum capital required. No stamp duty for Section 8. This covers full registration. 12A and 80G applications handled separately at additional cost.
25-40 Working Days
ROC approval takes 15-25 days. We prepare documents in 3-5 days. Getting approvals can take extra time if the Registrar asks for clarifications.
We understand nonprofits. We draft documents specifically for social organizations, not generic companies.
Registration plus guidance on 12A and 80G. We handle the full compliance journey.
Zero minimum capital. Start your NGO even if you don't have money in hand. Raise from donors later.
Registered Section 8 company attracts donors. Banks take you seriously. You can apply for grants.
Started a nonprofit to provide scholarships to rural girls. Wanted to register as an organization that could accept donations. Quorum explained Section 8 is better than trust. Registration took 32 days. Got 12A approval later. Now we accept donations from individuals and companies.
Dr. Neha Sharma
Patiala Education Foundation, Patiala, Punjab
Section 8: Corporate structure, easier funding, banks prefer it. Trust: Personal property transfer structure, simpler to start, fewer compliance rules. Society: Community-based, needs members, registration with state. Section 8 is best if you want loans and corporate credibility.
No. Zero minimum capital required. This is the biggest benefit of Section 8. You can register and start work immediately without raising funds first.
12A means the government recognizes your nonprofit and exempts you from paying income tax on donations and grant income. You're still required to file returns, but you don't owe taxes.
80G allows donors to claim tax deduction on donations they make to your NGO. A donor gives ₹1,000 and gets ₹250 tax benefit (assuming 25 percent tax bracket). This attracts more donors.
Yes. You can run a school, hospital, social business - anything. Profits go back into your mission, not to owners. Government allows this because the money stays in the nonprofit.
Minimum 3 directors for Section 8 company (unlike regular company which needs 2). All directors must be dedicated to the nonprofit mission.
It's complex and requires approval. Better to start as Section 8 if your goal is nonprofit. If you later decide to become a profit-making company, consult us first.
File annual accounts (Form AOC-4) and annual return (Form MGT-7) with ROC every year. Hold at least 4 board meetings per year. Get accounts audited. File income tax return even if you have 12A exemption. Missing ROC filings means ₹100 per day penalty per form.
Without registration, donors can't claim tax benefits for donations. You can't apply for government grants or CSR funds. Banks won't give you loans. And the income tax department may treat your income as taxable. Registration gives your NGO the legal standing to operate properly.
Late filing attracts ₹100 per day per form. If you miss filings for 3 years, ROC can strike off your company and disqualify directors for 5 years. For an NGO, this means losing all your donor relationships and having to start over.
Section 8 is registered with MCA like a company. It has directors, board meetings, and corporate governance. Trust is registered with the local sub-registrar and is managed by trustees with fewer formalities. Section 8 is better for large fundraising, bank loans, and CSR donations.
Yes. You can use a residential address as the registered office. Many small NGOs start from the founder's home. You just need the electricity bill and NOC if the property is rented.
No. The entire process is done online through the MCA portal. We file everything digitally. You share documents on WhatsApp or email, and your incorporation certificate comes online.
No hidden charges. The ₹9,999 covers DSC, name approval, MOA/AOA drafting, ROC filing, and incorporation. Section 8 companies are exempt from stamp duty, so there's no extra charge there. 12A and 80G applications are separate services.
Yes. We register Section 8 companies across India. Since filing is online through MCA, your location doesn't matter.
ROC filing fee is around ₹1,500 to ₹2,000. DSC costs ₹1,500. There is no stamp duty for Section 8 companies, which saves you money compared to regular companies. All government fees are included in our ₹9,999 package.
Yes, but you need FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) registration from the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a separate process that takes 3 to 6 months. We can help you apply for FCRA after your Section 8 is registered.
After your Section 8 company is registered, apply for provisional 12A and 80G. Provisional approval usually comes within 1 to 2 months. Permanent approval requires 3 years of operations. We handle both applications.
After Section 8 registration, apply for tax exemption and let donors claim deductions.
Learn more →Alternative to Section 8 if you prefer simpler structure. Trust vs Section 8 - we help you choose.
Learn more →Filing annual reports, audit, ITR, board meeting records - we handle everything.
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