Section 8 Company Registration Package: What Shunya's ₹1,999 Fee Covers
Shunya's professional fee of ₹1,999 covers CA-led Section 8 company registration: MOA and AOA drafting, the licence application, DSC and DIN support, and the SPICe+ filing on the MCA portal, reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. The DSC issuer's charge, government fees, stamp duty and other third-party costs are billed separately. Start here.
What does Shunya's ₹1,999 Section 8 company registration fee cover?
Shunya's professional fee of ₹1,999 covers the CA's work to register your Section 8 company: drafting the MOA and AOA with your objects clause, preparing the licence application, supporting DSC and DIN for directors, filing the licence application and SPICe+ on the MCA portal, and handling officer queries. A practising Chartered Accountant reviews the filing before it goes in.
Say Meenakshi and two co-founders want to register a non-profit for a women's skilling programme. They have a mission, three director names and a rented office. They do not want to figure out the licence paperwork or the objects clause on their own. They share the objects and director details, receive a document checklist, and the CA drafts and files. They still pay the DSC issuer, government and other third-party costs separately, and they will have to apply for 12A and 80G after incorporation.
This page is the plain-language version of what you buy. It lists what is included, what is billed separately, what is not part of the service, how to start, and what to ask any provider so you can compare on facts. If you want the wider cost picture first, see the Section 8 cost guide.
What is included and what is billed separately?
The professional fee covers the CA's drafting, preparation and filing work; government fees, stamp duty, the DSC issuer's charge and other third-party or statutory costs are billed separately. The table below shows where each item sits, based on the Section 8 service page as of September 2026.
| Item | Covered by the professional fee? |
|---|---|
| Document checklist after you share your objects and director details | Yes |
| MOA and AOA drafting, with an objects clause | Yes |
| Licence application preparation | Yes |
| DSC and DIN support for directors | Yes (support with the process) |
| Filing of licence application and SPICe+ on the MCA portal | Yes |
| Handling officer queries on your behalf | Yes |
| CA review before filing | Yes |
| Certificate of Incorporation and licence delivered to you | Yes, on approval |
| DSC issuer's charge | No, billed separately |
| Government fees and stamp duty (stamp duty varies by state) | No, billed separately |
| Other third-party or statutory costs | No, billed separately |
| 12A and 80G registration | No, a separate follow-on filing |
| Yearly audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7 | No; ask your CA on the callback |
Your CA walks you through the separate costs on your callback so there are no surprises. We do not print government or DSC amounts here because they change and, for a Section 8 company, the exact government fee is one of the points your CA confirms before you pay.
How does the registration work, step by step?
The service runs in four steps: you share your objects, the CA drafts and prepares, the licence application and SPICe+ are filed, and you receive your certificate and licence. The steps mirror how the Section 8 route works today, with the licence application built into SPICe+.
- Share your objects. Tell the CA your mission, founder and director details and the objects you want in the MOA. A document checklist follows.
- The CA drafts and prepares. The MOA and AOA, the licence application and the DSC and DIN for directors are prepared. This is where a vague objects clause is fixed, since that is a common reason for objections.
- Licence and SPICe+ are filed. Both go to the Registrar of Companies through the MCA portal, and any officer query is handled for you.
- Certificate delivered. You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and the licence, and can open a bank account.
On timing, do not expect a promise from any provider. Practitioner guides commonly describe roughly two to four weeks when documents are clean and longer if the Central Registration Centre raises objections, and Shunya does not promise a turnaround. For the stage-by-stage view, read the process and timeline guide.
Share your objects on a free callback and a CA confirms scope and separate costs.
Start Section 8 registration →Can you register a Section 8 company yourself instead?
Yes, you can file it yourself on the MCA portal; a Section 8 company does not legally require a professional. The practical difficulty is the licence: the objects clause, the three-year estimate of income and expenditure and the declarations are reviewed, and weak drafting is the usual reason for objections.
Founders who do it themselves usually have a lawyer or CA in the family, or are comfortable with SPICe+ and legal drafting. Common trouble spots reported by practitioners include vague objects, missing or weak income projections, clauses that hint at profit distribution, mismatched documents and address-proof gaps. If any of those worry you, paying a CA to review before filing is reasonable, because a rejected application costs time and can lapse if not corrected in the prescribed time. Also note that a Section 8 company is a heavier commitment than a trust or society; read the comparison if you are still deciding.
Whether you file yourself or use a provider, the same separate costs apply: DSC, government fees and stamp duty. The general documents guide and our Section 8 documents guide help you prepare either way.
What should you ask any Section 8 registration provider before paying?
Ask what the fee covers in writing, which costs are billed separately, who drafts the objects clause, whether a qualified professional reviews it, and what happens if the application is objected to. The answers show what you are really buying.
- What is in the fee? Ask for a written list of drafting, filing and query-handling work, not just a headline price.
- What is extra? Government fees, stamp duty and the DSC issuer's charge are typically separate; confirm each one.
- Who reviews the filing? A qualified professional should check the objects clause and declarations before submission.
- What happens on an objection? Ask whether replies to officer queries are included.
- What comes after? 12A, 80G, FCRA and yearly filings are different services; ask whether and how they are offered.
- Is the timeline a promise? Be wary of a fixed turnaround for a process that involves a licence review.
Use the same questions with Shunya; your CA answers them on the callback.
When is a Section 8 company not the right structure?
A Section 8 company is not right if you want to distribute profit, if you cannot manage yearly audit and filings, or if your work is small and local. Then a trust or society, or a for-profit company, fits better.
No dividend can be paid to members in any form, and all income must go to your objects. If you intend to earn and distribute profit, look at a Private Limited company. If you want to run a deposit-taking mutual benefit company instead, see the Nidhi company page. The structure comparison covers the for-profit options.
How do you start with Shunya?
You can request a free callback with your name and phone number and a CA calls within the hour, or pay the professional fee online using the "Start now" button on the Section 8 page. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 80809 18797.
On the callback, the CA reviews your objects, director details and what documents you already have, explains the separate government and third-party costs, and tells you whether Section 8 suits your plan or another structure fits better. Shunya's professional fee is ₹1,999. After incorporation, ask about 12A and 80G, which is separate; our next-steps guide explains the order.
Ready? Go to the Section 8 company registration page to begin.
What does Shunya's Section 8 company registration fee include?
The professional fee covers MOA and AOA drafting with your objects clause, licence application preparation, DSC and DIN support, filing of the licence application and SPICe+ on the MCA portal, and officer-query handling, all reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant.
What is not included in Shunya's professional fee?
The DSC issuer's charge, government fees, stamp duty and other third-party or statutory costs are billed separately. 12A and 80G registration and yearly compliance are also not part of the incorporation fee. Your CA explains these costs on the free callback.
How do I start Section 8 registration with Shunya?
Request a free callback with your name and phone number and a CA calls within the hour, or pay the professional fee online from the Section 8 page. You can also call or WhatsApp +91 80809 18797 to reach the team.
Can I register a Section 8 company without a CA?
Yes. You can file on the MCA portal yourself. The difficult part is the licence: a clear objects clause, a three-year income and expenditure estimate and correct declarations. Many founders pay a CA to review before filing to avoid objections that delay approval.
Does Shunya promise a fixed time for Section 8 registration?
No. Because the licence application is reviewed by the Registrar, timing depends on your documents and any objections. Practitioner guides commonly describe two to four weeks for clean filings and longer with objections, but that is a general range, not a promise.
Do I need 12A and 80G to receive donations?
You can receive donations without them, but the organisation may be taxed like an ordinary company and donors cannot claim the 80G deduction. They are separate registrations applied for after incorporation. Ask your CA on the callback how to proceed.
This article is for general information only. For your specific situation, consult a practicing CA.
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Request a free callback or pay the ₹1,999 professional fee online and a CA starts your filing. 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.