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Advisory Services · Section 8 Company

Existing Section 8 Company Compliance keep your not-for-profit company compliant, audited, and fundable.

Running a Section 8 company involves ongoing governance, audit, and regulatory compliance obligations distinct from a regular private company — from restrictions on income use to specialised filings that keep the company eligible for tax exemptions and grants.

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A Section 8 company operates under the Companies Act with additional restrictions and obligations aimed at ensuring its income and assets are applied solely towards its stated charitable or not-for-profit objects. Maintaining this status requires disciplined governance — board meetings, statutory audits, ROC filings — alongside the tax and foreign-contribution compliances that most not-for-profit organisations also need to manage.

Beyond standard Companies Act filings, an existing Section 8 company typically needs to maintain its 12A and 80G registrations under the Income Tax Act for tax exemption and donor tax benefits, and its FCRA registration if it receives foreign contributions — each carrying its own renewal, reporting, and utilisation compliance requirements.

At Beyonte Compliances, we support existing Section 8 companies with their full annual compliance calendar — statutory audit, ROC annual filings, board governance, 12A/80G renewal and reporting, and FCRA compliance — so the company remains in good standing with all regulators.

What Our Section 8 Compliance Service Covers

Statutory Audit

Coordinating the mandatory annual statutory audit of the company's financial statements as required under the Companies Act.

Annual ROC Filings

Preparing and filing the company's annual return (MGT-7) and financial statements (AOC-4) with the Registrar of Companies.

Board Governance

Supporting the company in convening and documenting the minimum number of board meetings required each year.

12A & 80G Renewal

Managing periodic renewal and reporting under the current 12A and 80G registration regime for continued tax exemption.

FCRA Compliance

Assisting with FCRA return filings (FC-4), utilisation reporting, and renewal for companies receiving foreign contributions.

Income Application Compliance

Advising on compliance with the requirement to apply income towards the company's objects, including any minimum application thresholds.

CSR Eligibility Support

Assisting the company in meeting the registration and reporting requirements to remain eligible for CSR funding from corporates.

Licence Renewal & Amendments

Managing any amendments to the company's Section 8 licence, objects, or governance structure as the organisation evolves.

Our Process

1

Compliance Calendar Setup

Mapping the company's full annual compliance calendar across Companies Act, tax, and FCRA requirements.

2

Statutory Audit

Coordinating the annual statutory audit and finalisation of financial statements.

3

ROC Filings

Filing the annual return and financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.

4

Tax & FCRA Compliance

Managing 12A, 80G, and FCRA renewal and reporting obligations as applicable.

5

Ongoing Governance Support

Supporting board meetings, resolutions, and any amendments needed through the year.

Why It Matters

✓Maintains the company's tax-exempt status under 12A and 80G
✓Keeps FCRA registration active for organisations receiving foreign funds
✓Reduces risk of penalty for delayed or missed ROC filings
✓Strong governance record improves eligibility for institutional grants
✓Structured compliance calendar avoids last-minute filing pressure
✓Professional audit support strengthens donor and regulator confidence
✓CSR-readiness keeps the company eligible for corporate funding
✓Reduces risk of licence cancellation for non-compliance with Section 8 conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, every Section 8 company is required to have its financial statements audited annually by a chartered accountant, regardless of its turnover or size, unlike some other entity types with audit exemptions.
Under the current regime, 12A and 80G registrations are granted for a limited validity period and must be renewed periodically by filing the prescribed application before expiry, along with reporting on activities and income application.
Failure to file the annual FCRA return (FC-4) or comply with utilisation and reporting requirements can result in penalties, suspension, or cancellation of the FCRA registration, restricting the company's ability to receive foreign contributions.
Yes, distributing profits or income to members is a violation of the fundamental condition of Section 8 status and can result in penalties on the company and its officers, and potential cancellation of the Section 8 licence.

Keep your Section 8 company compliant and fundable.

Talk to our team about managing your organisation's ongoing compliance calendar.

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