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8 decision-stage guides for founders of NGOs and non-profits registering a Section 8 company: what it costs, the documents you need, how the licence process works, how it compares with a trust or society, and compliance.
Register your Section 8 with Shunya →Section 8 Company Registration Cost in India (2026): What You Pay in Total and Why Quotes Differ
Section 8 company registration cost: the ₹1,999 professional fee, what is billed separately, and how to compare quotes.
Read →Documents Required for Section 8 Company Registration (2026 Checklist for NGOs and Non-Profits)
The full document checklist for Section 8 company registration, plus the mismatches that get licence applications sent back.
Read →Section 8 Company Registration Process and Timeline (2026): Steps, Licence and What Causes Delays
The Section 8 registration process step by step, from name approval to licence and certificate, with a realistic timeline.
Read →Section 8 Company Eligibility, Permitted Objects and Requirements (2026 Guide)
Who can form a Section 8 company, which objects qualify, name rules, and the members and directors you need.
Read →Section 8 Company vs Trust vs Society: Which Structure Should Your NGO Choose?
Section 8 company, trust or society for your NGO? A side-by-side table on formation, governance, tax route and funding, plus when each fits.
Read →Section 8 Company Annual Compliance: AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7, Audit and Penalties
Every yearly filing a Section 8 company owes: AGM, audit, AOC-4, MGT-7, board meetings, KYC and what late filing costs, in one calendar.
Read →Section 8 Company Tax Exemption: 12A and 80G Next Steps After Incorporation
Incorporation does not make your Section 8 company tax-exempt. What 12A and 80G do, the right order, and what to prepare before you apply.
Read →Section 8 Company Registration Package: What Shunya's ₹1,999 Fee Covers
What Shunya's Section 8 professional fee covers, what is billed separately, how to start, and questions to ask any provider before you pay.
Read →Section 8 registration — quick answers
How much does Section 8 company registration cost with Shunya?
Shunya's professional fee is ₹1,999. Government fees, state stamp duty, the DSC issuer's charge and other third-party costs are billed separately, and your CA walks you through them on your callback.
Can a Section 8 company pay dividends?
No. A Section 8 company must apply its profits to promote its objects and cannot distribute dividends to its members.
Is there a minimum capital for a Section 8 company?
No minimum capital is required to incorporate a Section 8 company.
Does a Section 8 company get tax exemption automatically?
No. Incorporation gives the organisation its legal form. Income-tax exemption and donor deductions come from separate 12A and 80G registrations, which are applied for after incorporation.
Ready to register your Section 8?
Request a free callback or pay the ₹1,999 professional fee online. Government fees and other statutory costs are billed separately at actual cost.
Professional fee ₹1,999. Government fees, statutory costs and any third-party charges are billed separately; your CA walks you through them on your callback.