Section 8 company registration needs PAN, ID and address proof, photographs and DSCs of directors and members; registered office proof with owner NOC; charitable objects; projected income and expenditure for three years; and declarations by directors and a professional, filed with the e-MoA and e-AoA in SPICe+.
Director and member documents
- PAN and Aadhaar or passport
- Address proof and photograph
- DSC for signatories
Registered office
Recent utility bill and owner NOC; rent agreement if leased.
Section 8 specific documents
- Objects limited to charitable purposes
- Estimated income and expenditure for the next three years
- Declarations in the prescribed format
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- Objects that include profit-making activities
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Frequently asked questions
Do Section 8 members need to contribute capital?
They subscribe to shares, but no minimum capital is prescribed.
Can a trust be a member of a Section 8 company?
Body corporates and certain entities can be members, subject to rules; a trust typically acts through its trustees.
Are projections binding?
They are estimates for the licence application, but should be realistic and aligned with objects.
Is a board resolution needed for corporate members?
Yes, authorising the subscription and representative.
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