section 8 ngo registration fees
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## Section 8 NGO Registration Fees
Section 8 NGO registration fees in India depend on factors such as the state of registration, number of directors, authorised capital, Digital Signature Certificate requirements, stamp duty, and professional assistance. A Section 8 Company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 for charitable, educational, social, environmental, religious, cultural, or other non-profit objectives.
The registration cost usually includes Digital Signature Certificates for the proposed directors, name reservation charges, preparation of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, MCA incorporation filing, state stamp duty, and professional consultancy fees. SPICe+ is the integrated MCA incorporation form used for name reservation, company incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, and other linked registrations.
For companies having authorised share capital within the prescribed limit, the central incorporation filing fee may be nil; however, applicants may still need to pay name reservation fees, stamp duty, DSC charges, and other applicable expenses. Stamp duty is not uniform across India because it is determined according to the rules of the state where the registered office is situated. Therefore, the total government cost may be different in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, or any other state.
Professional fees generally cover name availability checks, drafting charitable objects, preparing incorporation documents, reviewing directors’ KYC documents, completing MCA forms, responding to departmental queries, and coordinating the Certificate of Incorporation. The fee may increase where the objects are complex, foreign nationals are involved, more directors are appointed, or additional documentation is required.
After incorporation, separate costs may apply for annual ROC compliance, accounting, statutory audit, income-tax return filing, and registrations such as 12A, 80G, CSR-1, NGO Darpan, GST, or FCRA. These post-registration services are generally not included in the basic Section 8 Company registration package.
Before selecting a service provider, applicants should request a transparent cost breakup showing professional fees, GST, DSC charges, government fees, stamp duty, and any additional expenses. This helps avoid hidden charges and ensures that the Section 8 NGO registration process is completed correctly and professionally.
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