Section-8 Company Registration in Jharkhand: A Section 8 Company is a non-profit organisation (NPO) registered under the Companies Act, 2013 for charitable objectives such as education, social welfare, environment, sports, art & culture, healthcare, skill development, women/child welfare, etc. Any profit or surplus earned must be reinvested back into the objects of the organisation—no dividend can be distributed to members.

In Jharkhand, a Section 8 Company is incorporated online through the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal and is handled under the jurisdiction of RoC Bihar & Jharkhand (Ranchi).

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What is a Section-8 Company?

A Section-8 Company is a type of non-profit organization registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is formed with the objective of promoting:

• Education
• Social welfare
• Charity
• Art, culture, and heritage
• Environmental protection
• Scientific research
• Sports and skill development

Unlike regular companies, a Section-8 Company cannot distribute profits or dividends to its members. Any surplus income must be reinvested to achieve its stated objectives.

Why choose a Section 8 Company in Jharkhand?

1) Higher credibility vs Trust/Society

Section 8 Companies are regulated under the Companies Act and monitored by MCA, which often builds better trust with:

• donors and CSR contributors
• banks and institutions
• government departments and grant authorities

2) Strong legal structure

• clear governance (Board of Directors)
• transparent compliance and reporting
• smoother onboarding for CSR projects (with CSR-1 where applicable)

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Basic eligibility and key requirements

Minimum members and directors

• Private Limited (Section 8): Minimum 2 members and 2 directors
• Public Limited (Section 8): Minimum 7 members and 3 directors
• At least one director must be a resident in India (as per Companies Act requirements)

Capital requirement

• There is no fixed minimum capital requirement (you can choose as per your plan).

Key Features of a Section-8 Company

• Separate legal entity
• Limited liability of members
• No minimum capital requirement
• Perpetual existence
• High credibility among donors, CSR contributors, and government authorities
• Mandatory reinvestment of profits for charitable purposes

Documents required for Section 8 registration

For Directors/Subscribers

• PAN card
• Aadhaar card / Passport (as applicable)
• Email ID + mobile number
• Latest address proof (bank statement/utility bill)
• Photograph

For Registered Office (Jharkhand address)

• Electricity bill / water bill / property tax receipt (recent)
• Rent agreement (if rented)
• NOC from owner/landlord

Mandatory legal drafts

• MOA in Form INC-13 and AOA (as applicable)
• Declarations and attachments as required with Section 8 licence application

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Objectives of Section-8 Company Registration in Jharkhand

A Section-8 Company can be registered for objectives such as:

• Running schools, colleges, or training centers
• Promoting healthcare and medical relief
• Supporting rural development and livelihood programs
• Encouraging environmental sustainability
• Working for women empowerment and child welfare
• Conducting research and innovation for social good

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Eligibility Criteria for Section-8 Company Registration

To register a Section-8 Company in Jharkhand, the following conditions must be met:

• Minimum two directors (for private limited structure)
• Minimum two members
• At least one director must be a resident of India
• The company must have charitable or non-profit objectives
• Registered office address must be located in Jharkhand

Step-by-Step Apply Process for Section 8 Company in Jharkhand

Below is the practical incorporation flow followed in most cases using SPICe+ (MCA’s integrated incorporation system).

Step 1: Finalise the NGO name + objects

• Decide 1–2 preferred names
• Clearly define your charitable objectives (education/health/social welfare etc.)
• Decide whether it will be Private or Public Section 8

Step 2: Get DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)

All directors need DSC to sign MCA forms digitally.

Step 3: Name reservation via SPICe+ Part A

• File SPICe+ Part A for name approval (or proceed along with Part B, depending on case)

Step 4: Draft MOA (INC-13) + AOA + required declarations

• Prepare MOA in INC-13 format (specific format for Section 8)
• Prepare AOA (tailored rules and governance)
• Prepare declarations/attachments required for licence application

Step 5: Apply for Section 8 licence (INC-12)

A Section 8 Company requires a licence from Central Government (processed through RoC). The application is made in:

• Form INC-12, with prescribed attachments (draft MOA/AOA, declarations, estimated future income/expenditure, etc.)

Step 6: File SPICe+ Part B for incorporation

After name + licence flow is ready, file incorporation through SPICe+ Part B, which captures:

• company type (Section 8)
• capital/membership
• registered office address
• directors & subscribers
• stamp duty and fees payment

Step 7: Linked forms filing (AGILE-PRO-S / INC-35 + others)

With SPICe+ filing, linked forms are filed for registrations like:

• GST (optional/where needed)
• EPFO / ESIC (where applicable)
• Bank account opening
• Profession Tax / Shops & Establishment (as applicable by state)

Step 8: Certificate of Incorporation (COI) + PAN/TAN

Once approved, you get:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• CIN
• PAN/TAN is typically generated through the integrated process

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Also Read:

• NGO Registration in Jharkhand 2026
• Private Limited Company Registration in Jharkhand 2026