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NGO, Trust & Section 8

Section 8 company

Licence and incorporation of a not-for-profit company.

INC-12SPICe+

Overview

Typical time3–5 weeks
Documents5 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Licence and incorporation of a not-for-profit company.

What's included

  • Licence and incorporation through SPICe+
  • MoA and AoA for charitable objects
  • Estimated income and expenditure for 3 years
  • 12AB, 80G and CSR-1 after incorporation

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Proposed entity

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For Section 8 company

  • Proposed name – first choice *
  • Proposed name – second choice optional
  • Charitable objects optional
  • Number of directors optional
  • Do directors have DIN and DSC? optionalYes · No

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • PAN and Aadhaar of directors and members
  • Photographs, email IDs and mobile numbers
  • Proof of registered office and NOC
  • Objects of the company and proposed names
  • Estimated income and expenditure for the next 3 years

As per law

Law and sections

  • Companies Act, 2013 – section 8
  • Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 – rule 19 and INC-12 (filed with SPICe+)

Who must comply

  • Persons forming a company to promote commerce, art, science, education, charity, social welfare and similar objects

Time limits

  • Licence and incorporation together through SPICe+; profits can never be distributed to members

If it is missed

  • Licence can be revoked; for breaking conditions, the company can be fined ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore and directors and officers ₹25,000 to ₹25 lakh

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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