Section 8 Company — Glossary

◈Definition

A Section 8 company applies its income to its permitted objects and restricts dividend distribution under the Companies Act. Its licence and official records establish that status. Company form does not automatically confer income-tax exemption, donor deductions or foreign-contribution permissions, which require separate checks.

◉See also

Private Limited Company (PTC)(PTC)
A private-company form with restrictions under its articles and the Companies Act.
Nidhi Company
A mutual-benefit society in company form, regulated under Section 406 of the Companies Act.
Producer Company
A specialised company form for primary producers — farmers, horticulturists, forestry workers.

⬢Related guide

Types of Indian Companies — Private, Public, OPC, Section 8 and More
Private limited is the default, but Indian companies come in many legal forms. Here's a practical guide to the ones you'll encounter on MCA.

Official references and corrections

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