Documents required for Section 8 (Non-profit) Company Registration.

PAN card

Mandatory for Indian nationals. Name must match other documents.

Aadhaar card

Used for DSC verification and as identity proof.

Address proof

Bank statement, electricity, phone or mobile bill — not older than two months.

Passport-size photograph

Recent, plain background.

Email ID and mobile number

Unique to each person — used for OTPs and DIN.

Passport (foreign nationals / NRIs)

Notarised and apostilled or consularised, with overseas address proof.

Utility bill

Electricity, water, gas or telephone bill not older than two months, in the owner's name.

Rent or lease agreement

If the premises are rented.

No-objection certificate (NOC)

From the property owner, allowing use as the registered office.

Objects of the organisation

Charitable purposes such as education, health, environment or social welfare.

Projected income and expenditure for 3 years

Required for the licence application.

Proposed names

Usually ending in Foundation, Association, Council or similar.