Section 8 Company Registration Cost
See your exact all-in cost to incorporate a Section 8 (non-profit) company — government fees, professional charges, DSC/DIN and 12A/80G add-ons, live on one screen.
Itemised cost breakdown
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Disclaimer: Estimates include indicative government fees + TaxClue professional charges for a Section 8 company. Actual costs may vary by state, share capital and requirements. Govt fee subject to MCA/RoC notifications.
What's included in your Section 8 registration
The total you see above is a complete, all-in setup cost — not just the government fee. A Section 8 company is incorporated on the MCA portal like any company, but with an extra central-government licence step. Here is what goes into the cost.
Government filing fee
The MCA / RoC filing and stamp duty paid to the government for the SPICe+ incorporation forms and MOA/AOA. Section 8 companies enjoy fee exemptions, so this stays low.
Professional fee
TaxClue's end-to-end charge — name reservation, INC-12 licence application, drafting and filing until your Certificate of Incorporation is issued. Fixed for Section 8.
DSC & DIN
A Digital Signature Certificate (₹1,500/director) is required to sign the e-forms, and each director also needs a Director Identification Number (₹500/director).
12A / 80G & other add-ons
Optional but recommended — 12A gives the NGO income-tax exemption and 80G lets donors claim a deduction. GST, MSME and Trademark can be added on top.
The Section 8 licence & INC-12
Unlike a normal Private Limited company, a Section 8 company must first obtain a licence from the Central Government (Registrar of Companies) confirming its non-profit objectives. This is why the timeline is longer.
Why a Section 8 company — key benefits
A Section 8 company is the most credible way to run an NGO in India. It combines the structure of a company with the tax advantages of a charitable body, once 12A and 80G are in place.
Members and directors are protected — personal assets are separate from the NGO's obligations, unlike a trust or society.
With 80G, donors can claim a deduction on their contributions, making it far easier to raise funds.
With 12A, the company's surplus applied to its objectives is exempt from income tax.
There is no prescribed minimum share capital, so you can start with a nominal amount and keep filing fees low.
Regulated by the MCA and RoC, a Section 8 company is trusted by CSR donors, grant agencies and foreign funders (with FCRA).
Section 8 companies can drop the "Limited"/"Private Limited" suffix and use names like Foundation or Association.
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Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.