Name availability & reservation
Review proposed names and coordinate reservation.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY · ENTITY FORMATION
Section 8 Company
A purpose-led organisation, structured with clarity.
SECTION 8
A clear foundation for your organisation
Section 8 company enquiries require a clear statement of the organisation's intended purpose and activities. The proposed structure should be assessed in the context of its institutional objectives, governance arrangements and plans for funding and day-to-day operations.
A coherent formation brief explains how programmes will be conducted, who will oversee decisions and how records will be maintained. Incorporation should be considered separately from any tax-related recognition, funding permission or programme-specific registration that may also need review.
OUR SERVICES FOR SECTION 8
Coordinated support from planning to setup
Bring the formation steps and connected requirements into one considered plan.
Section 8 incorporation & ROC filing
Coordinate formation documents and the relevant ROC filing.
MOA & AOA preparation
Align constitutional documents with the organisation's proposed purpose and activities.
PAN, TAN & banking assistance
Coordinate tax identifiers and practical bank account next steps.
80G, 12A & 10(23C) assessment
Review eligibility and application requirements for relevant tax registrations.
CSR, FCRA & grant advisory
Assess funding routes and applicable permissions or compliance requirements.
Board meetings & secretarial compliance
Support governance records, meetings and relevant statutory filings.
Licensing and donor agreements
Review programme-related registrations, funding arrangements and agreements.
KEY BENEFITS
Why choose Section 8 Company?
A coherent formation brief explains how programmes will be conducted, who will oversee decisions and how records will be maintained. Incorporation should be considered separately from any tax-related recognition, funding permission or programme-specific registration that may also need review.
Considered for your next chapter.
Purpose-led formation
Define the organisation's intended purpose and activities before preparing formation documents.
Institutional governance
Set up governance arrangements around oversight, decision-making and record keeping.
Programmes with clear objects
Connect planned programmes with the organisation's stated objects.
Funding-readiness planning
Assess funding sources and the permissions or registrations relevant to them.
Accountability and records
Plan how decisions, programme activity and use of resources will be documented.
Recognition and permissions
Review tax recognition, funding permissions and programme-specific registrations separately.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE & TAXATION ASPECTS
Plan the structure around the purpose
A coherent formation brief explains how programmes will be conducted, who will oversee decisions and how records will be maintained. Incorporation should be considered separately from any tax-related recognition, funding permission or programme-specific registration that may also need review.
- Stated objectives
Activities and application of income should be considered against the organisation's stated objects.
- Tax recognition
Tax exemptions or registrations are not automatic; eligibility and current requirements need review.
- CSR and grant funding
Assess funding terms, required registrations and reporting responsibilities.
- Foreign contributions
Review FCRA and other requirements before accepting foreign contributions.
- Governance and records
Plan oversight, programme documentation and records for the organisation's activities.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Which structure is right for you?
A discussion framework for comparing common entity choices. Requirements and tax treatment depend on the proposed activities and current law.
| Features | Section 8 Company | Private Limited Company | LLP | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Objects specified for the Section 8 organisation | Commercial business | Business carried on by partners | Business carried on by partners |
| Separate legal entity | Company structure | Company structure | LLP structure | Not a separate company |
| Use of income | Apply in accordance with stated objects and applicable law | Business purpose and applicable law | As governed by LLP arrangements and law | As governed by partnership arrangements |
| Tax treatment | Recognition and exemptions require separate eligibility review | Applicable corporate tax rules | Applicable LLP tax rules | Applicable partnership tax rules |
| Funding considerations | Assess CSR, grant and FCRA requirements as applicable | Assess investment and commercial funding | Assess partner contributions and funding | Assess partner contributions |
| Key planning focus | Purpose, governance, permissions and records | Shareholders and governance | Partner roles and LLP agreement | Partner deed and responsibilities |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
INCORPORATION PROCESS
Simple, transparent and timely
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Consultation & structure planning
Discuss the proposed activities, ownership or partner arrangements and business plans.
Name reservation
Review proposed names and coordinate reservation, subject to availability and authority processing.
Document preparation
Prepare the entity-specific formation documents and declarations for review.
Filing with ROC
Coordinate the relevant application and supporting documents for filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Certificate of incorporation
Receive the certificate after the application is approved.
PAN, TAN & bank account
Coordinate tax identifiers and practical next steps for banking.
Post-incorporation compliance
Identify the governance, records and continuing requirements applicable to the entity.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the right information
The exact checklist depends on the proposed entity, participants and activities. We will confirm requirements for your circumstances.
- Proposed name(s) and a summary of intended business or organisational activities
- PAN, identity and address proof for proposed members, directors or partners, as applicable
- Passport-size photographs where required for the filing
- Registered office address proof and owner consent or NOC, where applicable
- Digital Signature Certificates and identification numbers, where required
- Draft constitutional documents or agreement appropriate to the proposed entity
- Required declarations, consents and nominee details, where applicable
- Activity-specific registrations or sector permissions, where applicable
- Statement of proposed activities, objectives and programme plans
- Details of proposed directors and subscribers and applicable declarations
- Funding, donor or CSR information relevant to the intended activities
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
Transparent and value-driven
Choose a formation package based on the level of support you need. The scope can be confirmed against your requirements before proceeding.
Basic Package
₹14,999- Name reservation
- Formation filing coordination
- Constitutional documents
- PAN, TAN and banking next steps
Comprehensive Package
₹29,999- Basic formation support
- Applicable registrations assessment
- Initial compliance guidance
- Post-formation advisory scope
Customised Quote
For complex ownership, activity-specific permissions, foreign participation or tailored requirements.
Get a QuoteGovernment charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.
KEY FEATURES
Section 8 at a glance
Purpose-led formation
Institutional governance
Programmes with clear objects
Funding-readiness planning
Accountability and records
Recognition and permissions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about Section 8 formation and planning.
What is a Section 8 Company?
Does incorporation automatically provide tax exemption?
Can a Section 8 organisation receive CSR or foreign funding?
What should be included in the formation plan?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
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