A Section 8 Company is used for not-for-profit objectives. It may be suitable for charitable, educational, social, cultural, environmental, religious, scientific, research, or community welfare purposes.
This structure provides a corporate framework for mission-driven work. It is often considered by social impact founders, NGOs, foundations, educational initiatives, charitable projects, and organisations that want formal governance and institutional credibility.
Who is this for?
- Social impact founders, NGOs, and foundations
- Educational, charitable, and community welfare initiatives
- Promoters wanting formal governance and institutional credibility
What it involves
A Section 8 Company does not operate for profit distribution among members. Its income and resources are applied toward its stated objects. The promoters must therefore be clear about the purpose, activities, governance model, funding approach, board structure, and compliance responsibilities.
Eraqus Advisors helps promoters evaluate whether a Section 8 Company is suitable compared with a trust or other not-for-profit form, documentation, object drafting inputs, registration coordination, governance planning, and awareness of related registrations such as NGO Darpan, 12A, and 80G where relevant.
Key considerations
- Clear objects, activities, and governance model
- No profit distribution among members
- Funding approach and board structure
- Related registrations such as NGO Darpan, 12A, and 80G where relevant
Ongoing compliance
A Section 8 Company can provide a credible and structured platform for not-for-profit work, especially where the organisation intends to interact with donors, institutions, government bodies, or formal stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Trust Registration
A purpose-built structure created through a clearly drafted trust deed.
NGO Darpan Registration
Recognition support for not-for-profit organisations engaging with public authorities.
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Reliable financial records that support tax, audit, funding, and decisions.
Annual Regulatory and Tax Filing
Keep your entity active, credible, and audit-ready with a disciplined annual cycle.
Discuss your requirement with our team
Tell us where your business stands today and what you are planning next. We will help you understand the structure, documentation, and compliance that fit your situation.