Public Interest Corporations
and Nonprofit Corporations

In addition to Kabushiki-Kaisha and other profit-making corporations, there are a wide variety of other types of legal entities in Japan, including general incorporated associations, general incorporated foundations, public interest incorporated associations, public interest incorporated foundations, professional corporations, business cooperatives, condominium management associations, non-profit organizations, and others.

Each type of legal entity has not only different laws and regulations, but also different incorporation formalities, organization design, and decision-making procedures.

In order to provide accurate legal advice to such a wide variety of legal entities, it is necessary to have knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to each type of legal entity.

We have been involved in the establishment, operation, and liquidation of a wide variety of legal entities, and can provide legal services for any of them.

Services Related to Public Benefit Corporations and Nonprofit Corporations

  • Assistance in incorporation (advice on procedures for incorporation and design of organizations, etc.)
  • Advice on applications for public interest certification
  • Advice on operation of board of directors and other bodies
  • Assistance in drafting internal rules and regulations for the respective entities
  • Advice on dissolution and liquidation procedures for the respective entities