Section 8 company for Sports Promotion
- Governing lawCompanies Act, 2013 (s.8)
- AuthorityMCA / RoC
- NatureNon-profit
- You receiveLicence + CoI, PAN, TAN
A Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 is a company formed to promote a charitable object, whose income and surplus are applied entirely to that object with no dividend to members. For promoters promoting sports, it is the most credible non-profit vehicle: it carries a company's governance and transparency, and it can hold 12A and 80G registrations and receive CSR funds.
IncorpX assists with the complete process for Sports Promotion: framing the objects, drafting the MOA (INC-13), AOA and declarations, and securing the Section 8 licence with incorporation through to your Certificate of Incorporation. For the national overview, see Section 8 company registration.
Legal framework
Governing Law: Companies Act, 2013 (Section 8) | Authority:Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Filed via: SPICe+ with the Section 8 licence (MOA in INC-13) | Members: minimum 2 | Directors: minimum 2
Requirements for a Section 8 company
Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 sets the baseline for every non-profit company; here is how it applies to a company for sports promotion.
| Requirement | Rule | What it means for Sports Promotion |
|---|---|---|
| Object | A charitable object under Section 8 | The MOA objects are drafted to cover sports promotion as a not-for-profit purpose |
| Members | Minimum 2 (7 for a public company) | Two members can incorporate a private Section 8 company |
| Directors | Minimum 2 (3 for a public company) | DIN is arranged for the first directors |
| Profit | No dividend; income applied to the object | All surplus is reinvested into sports promotion |
| Licence | Central Government licence under Section 8 | Granted with incorporation through SPICe+ |
Why Section 8 for sports promotion
A Section 8 company suits a sports-promotion non-profit (academies, leagues, grassroots programmes on a not-for-profit basis), with 12A and 80G eligibility and surplus reinvested into the object.
Documents required for a Section 8 company
Keep every file as a clear PDF or JPG. Names and addresses must match exactly across documents.
- PAN card of every director and member
- Identity proof: Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Address proof: bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
- Passport-size photograph of each director
- Registered office proof: rent agreement or ownership deed, utility bill + NOC
- Statement of objects and proposed activities for sports promotion
- Estimated statement of income and expenditure for the next 3 years
- Declarations in INC-14 (professional) and INC-15 (each promoter)
Expert tip
The MOA objects and the 3-year income-and-expenditure projection are what the Registrar scrutinises for a Section 8 licence. We draft both to fit sports promotion and to support a smooth 12A and 80G application later.
Section 8 registration process
A fully online filing on the MCA21 V3 portal, typically 15 to 20 working days because a Central Government licence is involved.
Confirm the object and structure
We confirm a Section 8 company (vs trust or society) fits sports promotion, and frame the charitable objects for the MOA.
Obtain DSCs and reserve the name
Each director obtains a Class 3 DSC, and a suitable name (with a permitted word such as Foundation or Federation) is reserved.
Draft MOA, AOA and declarations
We draft the MOA (INC-13), AOA and the INC-14 and INC-15 declarations, with the 3-year income-and-expenditure projection.
File for the Section 8 licence via SPICe+
The licence application and incorporation are filed together through SPICe+ on the MCA21 V3 portal.
Pay government fees
Government fees and state stamp duty are paid in the same workflow; DIN is arranged for the first directors.
Receive the licence and Certificate of Incorporation
The MCA grants the Section 8 licence and issues the CoI with PAN and TAN. We then guide 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Register a Section 8 company for Sports Promotion
Object drafting, the Section 8 licence via SPICe+, and 12A, 80G and CSR-1 guidance, from a Rs 1,999 professional fee.
After incorporation: tax benefits & compliance
The value of a Section 8 company comes after incorporation, through tax benefits and CSR eligibility, alongside its recurring compliance.
| Step / obligation | When | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 12A registration (Form 10A) | After incorporation | Exempts the company's income from tax |
| 80G registration (Form 10A) | After incorporation | Lets donors claim a deduction on donations |
| CSR-1 | Before receiving CSR funds | Mandatory to be eligible for corporate CSR funding |
| INC-20A + auditor | 180 days / 30 days | Commencement declaration and first auditor |
| AOC-4 + MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC | Annually | Financials, annual return and director KYC |
Keep the licence safe
A Section 8 licence has perpetual validity but can be revoked if the company breaches its objects or the non-distribution rule. Stay within the objects and file annual returns on time. IncorpX offers non-profit compliance packages that track every deadline.
FAQs about a Section 8 company for Sports Promotion
Questions sourced from real search queries, the Companies Act, 2013 and our experience assisting non-profits.
- A charitable object (commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity or protection of the environment)
- Minimum 2 directors and 2 members (or 3 directors and 7 members if incorporated as a public company)
- No minimum capital, and all income applied to the object with no dividend to members
- A registered office in India
- An MOA in Form INC-13 stating the objects, with declarations in INC-14 and INC-15
- PAN card, identity proof and address proof of each director and member
- Passport-size photographs
- Registered office proof: rent agreement or ownership deed, utility bill and NOC
- A statement of the objects and proposed activities
- Estimated statement of income and expenditure for the next 3 years
- Declarations in INC-14 (by a professional) and INC-15 (by each promoter)
Start your Section 8 company for Sports Promotion
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