A Section 8 company is registered with charitable objects such as promotion of sports, arts, science, education, preservation of environment, religion, charity etc.Section 8 companies are not restricted from making profit but they cannot distribute profit shares among members. The profit acquire from any activity should be utilized for charity activity for which the company formed for. 

The Section 8 company (Charitable Organization) is registered under Section 8 of Companies Act 2013, which provides it special status due to its objects. Section 8 Companies have various exemptions and relaxations compared to any other companies.
