What is Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO)?
- What is this service?
- A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits.
- Who needs it?
- A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: at least one resident indian director / partner. Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- CSR-1 & NGO Darpan onboarding — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- At least one resident Indian director / partner · Valid ID & address proof of all promoters · Proof of registered office in India (owned/rented/NOC)
Quick answers
- Definition
- A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits.
- Who needs it
- At least one resident Indian director / partner
- Documents required
- PAN card of all directors/partners, Aadhaar card / passport / voter ID, Passport-size photograph, Registered office proof
- Cost
- From INR 12,999 professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- 25-35 working days
- Process
- 7 tracked steps: Mission & roadmap consultation → DSC & name approval (no Pvt suffix) → MOA/AOA with charitable objects…
- Authority
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- After approval
- CSR-1 & NGO Darpan onboarding
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 24,699
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 4,445.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 24,699
- GST 18% INR 4,445.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter
INR 12,999INR 19,999
- Professional fee
- INR 12,999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Standard — 25-35 working days
- 1 expert consultation session
- Personalised document checklist
- Document review & verification
- Application drafting & filing
- Acknowledgement tracking
- Email support
Standard
INR 24,699INR 33,299
- Professional fee
- INR 24,699
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Priority — 25-35 working days
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated compliance expert
- Government fee coordination
- Faster priority processing
- Objection / query handling
- 2 progress review calls
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium
INR 40,299INR 52,399
- Professional fee
- INR 40,299
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Fast-track + 12 months support
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated CA / advocate
- 12 months post-completion support
- Zero hidden charges guarantee
- Free 3-month bookkeeping
- Annual compliance calendar
- Priority 24×7 concierge
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.Government fee varies by authorised capital / contribution and form. NOT CONFIGURED in catalogue — confirmed item-wise before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: CSR-1 & NGO Darpan onboarding
Eligibility & applicability
5 criteria- At least one resident Indian director / partner
- Valid ID & address proof of all promoters
- Proof of registered office in India (owned/rented/NOC)
- Proposed business objectives that are lawful
- DSC for at least one authorised signatory
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (4)
PAN card of all directors/partners
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Self-attested clear copy
Aadhaar card / passport / voter ID
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Any one government ID per promoter
Passport-size photograph
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Recent, white background
Registered office proof
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Latest electricity/water/gas bill (within 2 months)
Conditional / optional (2)
NOC or rent agreement
OptionalFrom landlord if premises are rented
Cancelled cheque / bank statement
OptionalOf the owner or business account
Step-by-step: Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO) journey
- Step 1Consultation
Mission & roadmap consultation
Day 1-2
Define objects, geography, promoters and funding model.
- Step 2Documents
DSC & name approval (no Pvt suffix)
Day 3-6
Names approved for Section 8 without 'Private Limited' suffix.
- Step 3Review
MOA/AOA with charitable objects
Day 7-10
Drafted to satisfy ROC scrutiny on non-profit objectives.
- Step 4Filing / Processing
INC-12 licence application
Day 10-20
Application for Section 8 licence with declarations and projections.
- Step 5Approval
SPICe+ incorporation
Day 20-25
Incorporation completed after the Section 8 licence is granted.
- Step 6Approval
80G & 12A roadmap
Day 25-35
Step-by-step support for income-tax exemption approvals.
- Step 7Approval
CSR-1 & NGO Darpan onboarding
Day 35+
Registrations needed for government grants and CSR funding.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
25-35 working days
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on MCA workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 24,699
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO) vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO) | Private Limited Company ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits | A Private Limited Company is India's most trusted legal structure for startups, offering limited liability, easy fund-raising and a separate legal identity |
| Starting professional fee | INR 12,999 | INR 8,999 |
| Typical professional timeline | 25-35 working days | 7-10 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Limited | Limited |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Higher |
| Factor | Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO) | Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits | An LLP combines the flexibility of a partnership firm with the limited-liability protection of a company — perfect for professional services and growing firms |
| Starting professional fee | INR 12,999 | INR 6,499 |
| Typical professional timeline | 25-35 working days | 10-15 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Limited | Limited |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Lower–moderate |
FAQs about Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO)
The basics (9)
A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity formed to promote charity, education, art, science, religion or social welfare without distributing profits.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “What if my application gets rejected or objected to?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO) with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- Authority stage “MOA/AOA with charitable objects” (Day 7-10) can raise queries — every query is handled with evidence and a written reply.
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Can a Section 8 company earn revenue?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- Do you provide support after completion?
Guides on Section 8 Company (NGO / NPO)
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