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Section 8 Microfinance Company Registration

Establish your non-profit microfinance institution to serve underserved communities with expert guidance from TaxHint Advisors.

No RBI Approval Needed No Minimum Capital Simplified Compliance
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What is a Section 8 Microfinance Company?

A non-profit financial institution serving underserved communities with small loans and financial services

Financial Inclusion

Provides banking services to low-income individuals excluded from traditional financial systems.

Community Focus

Empowers underserved communities through small loans without collateral requirements.

Economic Growth

Promotes entrepreneurship and self-employment in rural and urban low-income areas.

Key Features of Section 8 Microfinance Companies

Special regulatory framework designed for financial inclusion

Regulatory Advantages

  • No RBI approval required for operation
  • No minimum capital requirement (unlike NBFCs needing ₹5 crores)
  • Exempt from sections 45-IA, 45-IB, and 45-IC of RBI Act, 1934
  • Simplified compliance compared to NBFC-MFIs

Operational Flexibility

  • Can provide unsecured loans up to ₹50,000 for small businesses
  • Can provide loans up to ₹1.25 lakh for primary residential purposes
  • Legal rights for loan recovery from defaulters
  • Must comply with RBI's interest rate and fee guidelines

Section 8 Microfinance Company Registration Process

Step-by-step procedure to establish your microfinance institution

1

Obtain DSC and DIN

Secure Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for proposed directors and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for official identification.

2

Name Approval Application

Submit Form INC-1 with proposed names containing terms like 'Sanstha' or 'Foundation' along with the industrial activity code and object clause.

3

Draft MoA & AoA

Prepare Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) outlining company objectives and governance structure.

4

Submit Documents

File all required documents including PAN cards, address proofs, photographs, registered office proof, and NOC from property owner.

5

Receive Incorporation Certificate

Upon MCA approval, receive your Certificate of Incorporation officially establishing your Section 8 Microfinance Company.

Documents Required for Registration

Essential paperwork needed to establish your microfinance institution

For Directors/Promoters
  • PAN Card copies (mandatory)
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License)
  • Address Proof (Utility Bill/Bank Statement)
  • Passport-sized photographs
For Company Registration
  • Registered office proof (Electricity bill/Rent agreement)
  • NOC from property owner (if rented)
  • Stamp duty as per state requirements
  • Draft Memorandum and Articles of Association

Current RBI Guidelines for Section 8 Microfinance Companies

Updated regulatory framework for microfinance operations

Loan Scope Collateral-free lending to households with annual income ≤ ₹3,00,000
Repayment Cap Monthly repayments ≤ 50% of household's monthly income
Loan Amounts Can extend loans up to ₹2,40,000 to qualified clients
Interest Rates Must be reasonable with supervisory audits for compliance
Loan Card Mandatory issuance detailing loan amount, interest, fees, and penalties
Conversion Requirement If assets exceed ₹100 crore, must transition to NBFC-MFI within 3 months
Note: As per latest MCA guidelines, establishment of new Section 8 Companies for microfinance activities is currently restricted. Existing companies cannot modify their object clause for this purpose.

Benefits of Section 8 Microfinance Company

Advantages for both the institution and the communities it serves

Accessible Funding

Bridges financial gaps for underserved communities with small, accessible loans.

Entrepreneurship Growth

Encourages self-employment and small business creation in low-income areas.

High Repayment Rates

Consistently demonstrates better repayment performance than traditional banks.

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