Section 8 Company Registration Consultant in Noida
A Section 8 company is a non-profit company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to promote objects such as education, charity, science, art, sports, social welfare or environmental protection. A Noida-based Section 8 company is processed by the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh-II, at Noida, through the MCA SPICe+ process. ICP Legal prepares the documents, files the application and supports your 12A, 80G and CSR-1 registrations.
Key Facts
- Governing law: Companies Act, 2013, Section 8.
- Regulator: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, through the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh-II, at Noida for Gautam Buddha Nagar.
- Minimum people: generally two directors and two members for a private non-profit company.
- Profits must be applied only to the objects. Dividends cannot be paid to members.
- Annual compliance: ROC filings, audit, board and general meetings.
- Often chosen by organisations that expect corporate funders and formal governance.
What a Section 8 company is and when it fits
A Section 8 company combines the legal identity of a company with a non-profit purpose. It can hold property, enter contracts and sue in its own name, and members have limited liability. It is regulated more closely than a trust or society, which many funders see as a sign of structured governance.
It fits organisations that want to scale, hire staff, partner with companies and operate with transparent reporting. It is a poor fit if the founders cannot commit to annual compliance.
Documents usually needed
- PAN and Aadhaar or passport of every director and member
- Passport-size photographs
- Address proof of the directors
- Proof of the registered office in Noida, such as a utility bill, with the owner's No Objection Certificate if the premises are rented
- Proposed company names and objects
- Digital Signature Certificates for the directors
- Draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
- Declarations and consents required by the Companies Act
The MOA must state non-profit objects and the AOA must reflect the rule that profits are applied only to those objects.
Step-by-step Section 8 registration in Noida
- Obtain Digital Signature Certificates for the proposed directors.
- Choose the company name and check availability.
- Draft the MOA and AOA with the objects and governance rules.
- File the incorporation application with the MCA through SPICe+. The Section 8 licence is processed with incorporation.
- The Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh-II, Noida, reviews the application and may raise queries.
- On approval, you receive the certificate of incorporation with the company's CIN and the licence.
- Obtain PAN and TAN, open a bank account, and apply for 12A and 80G.
Compliance after incorporation
- Hold board meetings and an annual general meeting.
- Get the accounts audited every year.
- File the annual financial statements and annual return with the Registrar of Companies.
- Maintain statutory registers and file event-based forms when directors or addresses change.
- File the income tax return for the company each year.
Missing ROC filings leads to additional fees and can put the licence at risk, so we give each client a compliance calendar.
How Section 8 differs from a trust or society
A Section 8 company is a separate legal entity under company law with ROC oversight. A society is regulated by the state registrar. A trust is governed by its deed and trust law and is not a separate legal person. For a comparison across all three, see our NGO Registration Consultant in Noida page.
How ICP Legal helps with Section 8 registration in Noida
We handle name selection, document drafting, SPICe+ filing and ROC queries, and then guide you into 12A, 80G and CSR-1. Our office is at D-9, Sector-3, Noida 201301.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Registrar of Companies handles Section 8 companies in Noida?
Under the MCA notification of October 2025, Gautam Buddha Nagar falls under the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh-II, at Noida.
How many directors does a Section 8 company need?
A private Section 8 company generally needs at least two directors and two members. The exact mix depends on the structure you choose.
Can a Section 8 company pay dividends?
No. Profits must be used to promote the company's objects, and dividends cannot be paid to members.
Is a Section 8 company better for CSR funding?
Many funders are comfortable with a Section 8 company, but any NGO that files Form CSR-1 and generally holds 12A and 80G can receive CSR funds.
Do I need a separate licence for a Section 8 company?
The Section 8 licence is granted as part of the incorporation process through the MCA application.
What yearly filings does a Section 8 company need?
Audited financial statements and the annual return with the Registrar of Companies, board and general meetings, and an income tax return.
Contact
ICP Legal (ICP Consulting Private Limited)D-9, Sector-3, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Phone: +91 9919991917
Email: info@icplegal.com
