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Section 8 Company means an organization that is registered as a nonprofit company under companies Act 2013 whose main aim is to undertake business for charitable or social purposes such as education, health, the environment, rural development as well as research. Unhealthy situations can emerge out of such circumstances due to the fact that unlike other types of businesses a Section 8 Company does not comment profits to its members. All the profits are ploughed back into the organization with the express purpose of fulfilling its social impact.
Kerala is one of the leading states where literacy rate is high, social developmental programs and administrative policies are favorable for the establishment of non-profit organisations. Registering a Section 8 Company in Kerala has many advantages that include legal being recognized, tax benefits of the company, credibility and eligibility for government and foreign grants. This makes it quite appropriate for the NGO, charitable institutions and other suk entities with aim and vision of making society a better place to live.
First, the company needs to obtain the registration from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), prepare Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA), and then follow the standard procedures and norms. To avoid unnecessary complications, a lot of emphasis should be placed on documentations and compliance with legal procedures.
Section 8 Company Sample Documents
It is a section 8 company which is a type of non-profit-oriented company that is registered as per the Companies Act of India that came into existence in the year 2013. It is formed to undertake charitable and social purposes such as education, health, environment, arts, sports, and research. The key characteristic of the Section 8 Company is that the profits earned are not shared between the members of the company. Uniquely, every dollar is spent on the fulfillment and promotion of its goals and contribution to the welfare of people.
Section 8 of the Companies Act lists various advantages of registering a Section 8 Firm such as exemption from payment of taxes and legal recognition besides being bestowed with more authenticity. It is more trusted than other non-profit organizations such as trusts and societies. It is mandatory to obtain the approval of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and some more documents to be submitted which are the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA).
A Section 8 Company is useful for those Non-Governmental organizations and society-oriented organizations that want to work in a more systematic and organized manner and want to bring change in society.
Section 8 companies, also known as not-for-profit companies, are registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. These companies have the following advantages:
Overall, the Private Limited Company structure offers several advantages that make it a popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses looking for limited liability and access to capital.
Learn How to apply for Section 8 company registration? Given below is the complete registration process of Section 8 company in Kerala, you can follow the process to register your Section 8 Company in Kerala within a few days:
The registration process of section 8 company begins with the application of Digital Signature Certificates. A DSC or Digital Signature Certificate is a type of certificate which works as a proof of identity for signing online forms or used in the company registration process. Application process of DSC is completely online and it can be availed from the concerned authorities within 24 hours of application. Once the DSC is received, Form DIR-3 is to be filed with ROC for getting a DIN( Directors Information Number) from the ministry.
To register a section 8 company, a unique name has to be approved by the concerned authority and the process of checking the name availability is completely online through a web application called Reserve Unique Name(RUN), introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to reserve a unique name for your Section 8 Company.
You can also use our Name Search tool to check for the name availability.
To register a Section 8 Company, you need to then fill Form INC-12 and submit it to the registrar of the company. This is a very important step as before getting a certificate of incorporation, you need to get License from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Section( 1 ) of the Companies Act, 2013. Post approval of the Form from the ministry, you will be issued a 6 digit Section 8 license number.
The next step after getting DSC, and Section 8 company license, is to file a SPICe form, which is a proforma for getting your Section 8 company incorporated online. The details that you need to fill in the form are given below:
The SPICe, eMoA, and eAoA are important forms which are required to be filed while applying for the Section 8 company incorporation. MoA is defined under Section 2(56) of the Companies Act, 2013 and MoA defines the powers and objectives of any company whereas AoA is defined under Section 2(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 in which internal structure and rules and regulations of the management is defined.
The final step after approval of the documents is issuance of the certificate of incorporation by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. After getting the certificate, the company needs to open a current bank Account for the company within 2 months of getting the incorporation certificate.
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Given below is the list of all the necessary documents required for Section 8 Company registration in Kerala.
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After successful registration of a section 8 company, you will be provided with the following documents.
Certificate of Incorporation Sample
Section 8 Company Sample Documents
PAN Card Sample Documents
TAN Sample Documents
AoA Certificate Sample Documents
MoA Certificate Sample Documents
DIN Certificate Sample Documents
DSC Sample Documents
EPFO Certificate Sample Documents
Master data Sample Documents
The total Registration fees of Section 8 company registration in Kerala is Rs 12,499, including Govt Fees and Professional fees of Professional Utilities.
| Section 8 Company Registration in Kerala | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| ✅ Digital Signature Certificate Fee | ₹3,000 |
| ✅ Government Fee(Stamp Duty) | ₹5,500 |
| ✅ Professional Fee | ₹3,999 |
| ✅ Total Cost | ₹12,499* |
Note - The above mentioned state wise registration fees includes registration for 2 members with minimum Authorised capital of Rs 1,00,000, DSC, Government Fees(Stamp Duty) and Professional fees.
The fees may vary if the number of members or Capital is increased or decreased.
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To register a Section 8 Company, we need to submit all the relevant documents along with the stamp duty or Govt Fees on the MCA Portal and it usually takes around 7-10 working days to get your Section 8 company incorporated in Kerala. You can read about all the documents and fees required in Kerala from the above information.
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If you're looking to establish a non-profit organization in India that is dedicated to promoting charitable and social causes, section 8 company registration is the ideal choice for you. As a section 8 company, you can access funding and grants, enjoy tax exemptions, and build credibility in the eyes of potential partners, donors, and beneficiaries. Get your Section 8 Company registered in Kerala today.
To complete your Section 8 company registration in Kerala, you need to submit all the aforementioned documents along with the required registration fees on the MCA portal and then wait for the document verification and approval.
To get your Section 8 company incorporated in Kerala, contact our team at Professional Utilities and get Section 8 company incorporated at Rs 12,499 within 7-10 days.
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The Registration fee for a Section 8 company Registration in Kerala is Rs 12,499 which includes for minimum 2 members, 1 Lakh Authorised capital, Government Stamp duty as well as Professional Fees of Professional Utilities.
To register a Section 8 company in Kerala, you need DSC, a Unique Business Name, file Form, Section 8 License, Form SPICe INC - 32, INC-33, INC-34, and the get Incorporation Certificate. Register with Professional Utilities.
To register a Section 8 Company in Kerala you need to provide with some of the basic documents such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Rent agreement, Address proof of Registered office.
Time Required for Section 8 Company Registration in Kerala is 7-14 days.
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