What is Section 8 Company?
Section 8 Company is named as section 8 of the Companies Act,2013 which pertains to established for promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object, provided the profits if any or other income is applied for.....
What is the eligibility for Section 8 Company Registration?
The eligibility for the section 8 company registration is that the object must be charitable or to promote arts, science, commerce etc. It shall intend to apply all its profit in promoting the objectives and assures the prohibition of dividend to any of its members.
Advantages
Section 8 company is a non profit organisation that is why they are exempted from some provisions of the income tax. They avail the benefits under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. They are also required to pay less stamp duty as compared to other organizations.
Disadvatages
Income earned from this organization can only be used for the above mentioned objects only.