A Section 8 company is the corporate form of a not-for-profit in Patiala — used for charity, education, science, sports or social welfare. It offers more credibility and governance than a trust or society.
This guide explains how to obtain the Section 8 licence from the MCA, the documents required and the ongoing compliance for a Patiala NGO.
What is Section 8 (NGO) Company Registration in Patiala?
A Section 8 company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 to promote a charitable object, applying its profits only towards that object and paying no dividend to members.
It requires a licence from the Central Government (via the MCA) before incorporation and is incorporated on the SPICe+ form.
Benefits
- Higher credibility with donors, CSR funders and government
- Eligible for 12A/80G income-tax benefits after separate registration
- Limited liability and perpetual succession
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of directors/members
- Registered office proof in Patiala
- Objectives, projected income-expenditure statement
- DSCs of proposed directors
Step-by-step process
- DSC & name. Obtain DSCs and reserve a name reflecting the charitable object.
- Apply for the licence. File for the Section 8 licence (INC-12/SPICe+) with the object clause and financial projections.
- Incorporate. File SPICe+ with the Patiala office, e-MoA and e-AoA to receive the Certificate of Incorporation.
- Apply for 12A/80G. Register with the income-tax department for tax exemptions and donor benefits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Section 8 company better than a trust in Patiala?
A Section 8 company offers stronger governance and national credibility, which helps with CSR and institutional funding, but has more compliance than a trust or society.
Can a Section 8 company pay salaries?
Yes, reasonable salaries to staff and professionals are allowed; only distribution of profit as dividend to members is prohibited.