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A Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013 is a not-for-profit entity designed for charitable objectives. Since 2012, advisors like CA V. Viswanathan have assisted with eligibility, incorporation, and compliance. These companies operate to promote objects including education, social welfare, science, public health, and environmental protection.
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Check eligibility, process, and compliance for incorporating a Section 8 (Not-for-Profit) Company under Companies Act, 2013.
A Section 8 company is a not-for-profit entity established under the Companies Act 2013. Its primary objective is to promote charitable activities, such as education, social welfare, religious purposes, environmental protection, sports, science, art, literature, research, or public health for the benefit of the general public.
To incorporate a Section 8 company, one must ensure they meet the specific eligibility requirements, follow the formal incorporation process, and maintain ongoing compliance under the Companies Act 2013. Professional guidance from a Section 8 Company Advisor can assist with these legal and procedural steps.
Qualifying objectives include charitable activities, education, training, social welfare, religious purposes, environmental protection, promotion of sports, science, art, literature, research, development, and public health. Additionally, the promotion of commerce or trade is also recognized as a valid objective for these types of companies.
Yes, professional advisors, such as CA V. Viswanathan, have been providing assistance for Section 8 companies since 2012. They help with checking eligibility, navigating the incorporation process, and ensuring that all regulatory compliance requirements under the Companies Act 2013 are properly met.
Advisory services specifically for Section 8 companies, provided by experts like CA V. Viswanathan, have been available since 2012. These services cover the necessary legal framework, eligibility criteria, and mandatory compliance protocols required to operate a not-for-profit company under the Companies Act 2013.
Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 provides for non-profit companies — entities formed for promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, environment protection, or any other useful object. Profits, if any, must be applied to objects only — no dividend is permissible.
Section 8 companies are eligible for Section 12A / 80G income tax registrations, FCRA registration for foreign contributions, CSR-1 registration for CSR funding, and various government grant schemes. Conversion to Pvt Ltd / Public Ltd requires NCLT approval under Section 8(4).
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