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Incorporation
Section 8 Company
A non-profit company vehicle when your mission—not dividend—is the point of the entity.
A Section 8 company is a non-profit entity established for charitable, social, educational, or similar purposes, where profits are reinvested into the mission. Incorporation involves specific licensing requirements and restrictions on dividend distribution. We assist with drafting object clauses, preparing the licensing framework, and securing RoC approvals for charitable and CSR-aligned organisations.
Typical timeline
Several weeks; licence scrutiny can extend timelines
Lifecycle
Ongoing charitable compliance plus company law filings
Process
Draft objects → licence application → incorporation → post-incorp registrations
FAQs
Can founders take salaries?
Reasonable remuneration for services is permitted under rules; dividends to members are not. We align HR and board resolutions with counsel where needed.
Is Section 8 the same as a trust?
No—it is a company form with distinct governance. We help choose trust vs section 8 based on control, funding, and property plans.