Incorporate a Section 8 Non-Profit Company with Central MCA license, pan-India operational jurisdiction, and eligibility for 12AB, 80G & CSR grants.
A Section 8 Company is a premier non-profit corporate entity incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 under a special license granted by the Central Government through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It is established exclusively for promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, environmental protection, or other beneficial public objectives.
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| Key Feature / Parameter |
Section 8 Company
Current Service
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Public Charitable Trust
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Society Registration
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|---|---|---|---|
| Governing Authority | Central Government (MCA under Companies Act 2013) | State Charity Commissioner / Sub-Registrar | State Registrar of Societies |
| Territorial Jurisdiction | Pan-India (Can operate across all Indian states) | State-specific (Varies by registration state) | State-specific (Requires multi-state approval) |
| Minimum Promoters / Trustees | Minimum 2 Directors / Members | Minimum 2 Trustees | Minimum 7 Members (from different states for national) |
| Use of "Limited" / "Private Limited" | Exempted under Section 8 MCA license | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Institutional CSR & Donor Credibility | Highest (Preferred by corporates for CSR grants) | Moderate (Subject to local deed terms) | Moderate (Often viewed as association-based) |
| FCRA (Foreign Funding) Approvals | Faster processing due to strict MCA reporting | Standard MHA verification | Standard MHA verification |
| Tax Exemptions (12A & 80G) | Eligible for full Section 12AB & 80G approvals | Eligible under Income Tax Act | Eligible under Income Tax Act |
| Dissolution & Asset Transfer | Assets can only transfer to another Section 8 entity | Assets transfer to similar trust | Assets transfer to another society |
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