Section 8 Company Registration Process with NGOExperts Consultancy
Step 1: Consultation and Structure Planning
NGOExperts Consultancy first understands your mission, proposed activities, founders and geographical reach.
Our consultants also discuss whether a Section 8 Company is suitable compared with a Trust or Society.
Step 2: Director and Member Assessment
The proposed directors and members are identified, and their basic eligibility and documentation are reviewed.
This step helps reduce inconsistencies during incorporation.
Step 3: Digital Signature Certificate Coordination
The proposed directors require Digital Signature Certificates to sign electronic incorporation forms.
NGOExperts Consultancy assists with document preparation and DSC coordination through an authorised certifying provider.
Step 4: Name-Selection Assistance
A suitable and distinctive name is selected for the proposed organisation. The name should reflect its charitable purpose and comply with applicable naming requirements.
Common words used in names include:
- Foundation
- Association
- Forum
- Council
- Federation
- Chamber
- Confederation
- Electoral Trust
Name approval depends on availability and examination by the relevant authority. It should not be identical or too similar to an existing company, LLP or registered trademark.
Step 5: Drafting Charitable Objects
The objects explain the purpose for which the company is being established. They should be clear, specific and consistent with Section 8 requirements.
NGOExperts Consultancy drafts the objects based on the organisation’s proposed programmes and long-term plans.
Step 6: Preparation of MOA and AOA
The Memorandum of Association defines the company’s objectives and scope. The Articles of Association provide its internal governance rules.
Our consultants assist with preparing these documents according to the proposed management structure.
Step 7: SPICe+ Incorporation Assistance
The incorporation application is prepared through the integrated SPICe+ process on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.
The filing may cover:
- Company incorporation
- Director Identification Number allotment, where applicable
- PAN application
- TAN application
- EPFO and ESIC registrations, where applicable
- Bank-account application through the integrated service
- Other linked registrations, where applicable
Government systems, requirements and linked services may change. The exact filing scope should be confirmed when the application is prepared.
Step 8: Application Review and Query Support
The Registrar of Companies may approve the application, request resubmission or seek additional clarification.
NGOExperts Consultancy helps review the query and coordinate an appropriate response.
Step 9: Certificate of Incorporation
If the application is approved, the Registrar of Companies issues the Certificate of Incorporation.
Get step-by-step guidance from NGOExperts for documents, DSC, name approval, incorporation, and post-registration compliances.
The company may also receive its Corporate Identity Number, PAN and TAN through the applicable process.