A Section 8 company, also known as a Section 8 nonprofit company or a Section 8 organization, is a type of company that is incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 in India. This section of the law allows for the formation of companies with charitable or nonprofit objectives.

Section 8 companies are established for promoting art, science, commerce, religion, charity, social welfare, sports, education, research or any other useful object that benefits the public. The primary objective of these companies is not to make a profit but to engage in activities that are for the benefit of society.