A company is referred to as a Section 8 Company when registered as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) i.e. when it has the motive of promoting arts, commerce, education, charity, protection of the environment, sports, science, research, social welfare, religion and intends to use its profits (if any) or other income for promoting these objectives. https://www.bizivalue.com/section-8-company-registration-in-bangalore/