Nonprofit Setup
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Post-Formation Procedures Checklist — Tax Filing, Registration, and Bank Account Setup
A comprehensive guide to procedures required after incorporating a general incorporated association in Japan. Covers tax office filings, prefectural and municipal notifications, pension and labor insurance registrations, corporate bank account setup, seal certificate card acquisition, custom domain and email configuration, and preparation for Google for Nonprofits application — all organized as a deadline-driven checklist.
Designing Articles of Incorporation for Non-Profit Type Status — Requirements for Tax Benefits
A detailed guide to the two categories of non-profit type corporations under Japan's Corporation Tax Act Enforcement Order (Article 3): thoroughly non-profit corporations and mutual-benefit corporations. Covers specific requirements, articles of incorporation drafting, residual asset restrictions, director kinship limits, and risks of losing non-profit status.
7 Key Points for Drafting Articles of Incorporation — Preparing to Establish a General Incorporated Association
A practical guide to seven commonly overlooked points when drafting articles of incorporation for a general incorporated association in Japan. From purpose clauses and membership conditions to residual asset allocation, this article provides the legal knowledge needed to avoid certification rejection and loss of tax-exempt status.
Complete Cost Breakdown for Establishing a Non-Profit General Incorporated Association
A comprehensive breakdown of establishment costs for a non-profit general incorporated association in Japan, covering statutory fees, professional fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Compares self-filing vs. professional delegation, NPO corporation costs, and ongoing running costs.
Why the General Incorporated Association Suits Social Entrepreneurship — Criteria for Choosing a Legal Entity
Why is the general incorporated association well-suited for entrepreneurship aimed at solving social issues? This guide examines its structural advantages over NPO corporations and stock companies, and explores the potential of a two-tier structure with a for-profit entity.
Complete Guide to Establishing a Nonprofit-Type General Incorporated Association in Japan
A comprehensive guide covering every step of establishing a nonprofit-type general incorporated association (非営利型一般社団法人) in Japan — from initial planning through articles of incorporation drafting, notarial certification, registration at the Legal Affairs Bureau, and post-registration filings. Includes personnel requirements, mandatory provisions, costs, timelines, and a comparison of DIY vs. professional assistance.
What Is a Non-Profit General Incorporated Association? — Differences from NPO Corporations and How to Choose
A comprehensive comparison of Japan's non-profit general incorporated associations and NPO corporations across five axes: formation requirements, governance, taxation, activity restrictions, and Google for Nonprofits eligibility. Includes a decision flowchart and ISVD's rationale for its own choice.
A Fundraising Model for Social Enterprises Using Google for Nonprofits
A proposal for integrating Google for Nonprofits' four services into a unified fundraising and awareness-building model for social enterprises. Designing an end-to-end strategy from Ad Grants acquisition to Workspace donor management, YouTube storytelling, and Maps-based activity visualization.
ISVD's Practice Record — Concrete Benefits from a For-Profit + Nonprofit Dual Corporate Structure
A firsthand account of operating a dual corporate structure with Correlate Design LLC (for-profit) and ISVD (nonprofit). Documents the concrete benefits — Google Ad Grants' $10,000/month ad budget, free Workspace plan, grant eligibility — and risk management practices based on real operational experience.