India's most trusted advisory for Section 8 (Not-for-Profit) Company incorporation — from name reservation to the INC-12 licence, plus 80G/12A, FCRA, CSR-1 and DARPAN registration. Specialised support for IITs, research hubs, technology foundations and innovation parks.
A Section 8 Company is a not-for-profit company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 to promote objectives such as commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity or protection of the environment. Any profit or income is applied solely towards these objectives and cannot be distributed as dividends to members.
Unlike a Trust or Society, a Section 8 company is a distinct legal person with perpetual existence, regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — giving it greater credibility, transparency and accountability. This makes it the preferred vehicle for CSR eligibility, FCRA and government grant applications.
JurisTatva guides IITs, technology hubs, incubation centres, R&D foundations, NGOs and charitable bodies through the complete incorporation and compliance lifecycle — with a rigorous, pre-reviewed filing approach that has produced a zero-rejection record.
We combine deep legal expertise with an intimate understanding of IIT governance, CSR mandates and technology-commercialisation frameworks.
Comprehensive legal and compliance solutions for Section 8 companies, academic institutions and research-driven not-for-profit entities.
A proven, transparent 9-stage process fully compliant with the Companies Act 2013 — from zero to Certificate of Incorporation, typically within 7–10 working days.
Our team assists in drafting all documents. Simply provide the base information and we prepare the rest.
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Everything you need to know about Section 8 company registration — answered by our experts.
A Section 8 Company is incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 as a not-for-profit entity. Unlike a Trust (governed by the Indian Trusts Act) or Society (governed by the Societies Registration Act 1860), a Section 8 company is a legal person with perpetual existence, can sue and be sued in its own name, and is governed by the MCA — providing greater transparency, credibility and accountability. For IITs, it is the preferred structure for CSR eligibility, FCRA and government-grant applications.
A minimum of 2 directors are required for a private Section 8 company and 3 directors for a public Section 8 company, with no maximum limit. At least one director must be an Indian resident — someone who has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year.
INC-12 is the application for the Central Government licence to incorporate as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company. Without this licence, a company cannot be registered under Section 8. The licence is granted by the Regional Director of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs upon being satisfied that the company's objects are charitable and its profits (if any) will be applied only for those objects. Our specialised expertise in preparing INC-12 applications is a key reason for our zero-rejection record.
No. Section 8 companies have no minimum paid-up capital requirement under the Companies Act 2013. This is one of the major advantages over regular private limited companies and makes Section 8 an ideal vehicle for IIT foundations and research bodies that may not have initial capital.
Yes, IIT faculty members can serve as directors of a Section 8 company. However, they may need an NOC from the IIT administration depending on the IIT's own service rules. We assist in drafting the appropriate internal approvals. Many IIT-based technology hubs have their Directors or senior faculty as the founding directors of their Section 8 entities.
After incorporation, 80G and 12A applications are filed with the Income Tax Department. Under the revised regime (Finance Act 2020), provisional registration is typically granted within 30 days and is valid for 3 years. We handle this filing as part of our Professional and Enterprise packages.
With JurisTatva, Section 8 company incorporation is typically completed within 7 to 10 working days from receipt of complete documents, subject to MCA and Regional Director processing timelines. Our pre-reviewed filing approach minimises RoC queries and keeps the process on schedule.
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