What is Section 8?
(Section 8 Company)
In plain English
A non-profit company structure under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 — the strongest NGO structure for grants and CSR.
Why it matters
Corporate governance + perpetual succession + single MCA registration valid all-India, unlike trusts and societies which are state-bound.
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Terms that appear alongside Section 8 in real filings.
INC-12
Form INC-12 (Section 8 licence)
The application that grants a non-profit licence to a Section 8 company.
ITR-7
Income Tax Return Form 7
The income tax return form used by trusts, NGOs, Section 8 companies and political parties.
CSR-1
Form CSR-1
MCA registration form that NGOs and Section 8 companies must file to be eligible to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from corporates.
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From the blog
Long-form guides where Section 8 shows up in real Kerala & India founder scenarios.
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A founder-friendly playbook for splitting equity, drafting vesting, and surviving Indian SHA traps in 2026 — including what changed after angel tax was scrapped.
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A 2026 playbook for Indian YouTubers, bloggers and influencers — the right business structure, GST on AdSense, ITR-3 code 16021, FIRC and ESOPs, all in one place.
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