1. Documents of Directors and Promoters

• PAN Card of each director and promoter (mandatory for Indian nationals).
  
• A passport is required for foreign nationals as identity proof.
  
• Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License as address proof.
  
• Recent passport-size photographs of all directors and members.
  
• Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) of all proposed directors for online filings.
  
• Director Identification Number (DIN) – can be applied during incorporation.
  

2. Registered Office Address Proof

• Electricity bill, water bill, or telephone bill of the premises (not older than 2 months).
  
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner, if rented.
  
• A rent agreement or ownership document showing the address of the registered office.
  
• The address must be located in India and capable of receiving communications.
  
• Proof of registered office is required at the time of SPICe+ Part B filing.
  

3. Declaration and Affidavits

• INC-14: Declaration by a practicing professional (CA, CS, or Advocate) that the application complies with the Companies Act.
  
• INC-15: Declaration by each applicant or subscriber confirming the company’s non-profit objectives.
  
• INC-9: Declaration by all first directors and subscribers affirming no disqualification under the Act.
  
• DIR-2: Consent to act as a director in the prescribed format.
  
• Self-declarations may be required in certain states to support compliance statements.
  

4. Company-related Documents

• Draft Memorandum of Association (MOA) specifying the objectives of the Section 8 company.
  
• Draft Articles of Association (AOA) defining the rules and internal management structure.
  
• Object clause (brief explanation of the company’s purpose) to be submitted in SPICe+ form.
  
• Name approval confirmation from SPICe+ Part A, if filed separately.
  
• All documents must be digitally signed by applicants and certified professionals.
  

5. Professional Certifications and Licenses

• Professional certification by a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Advocate in practice is mandatory.
  
• Certification must cover the correctness of details and compliance with the Companies Act.
  
• The application for the Section 8 license (Form INC-12) must be filed with the above supporting documents.
  
• The license must be granted before submission of final incorporation forms.
  
• All documents must be uploaded through the MCA portal in proper format (PDF).