noun
authorized NPO; certified nonprofit organization
A legal status in Japan for nonprofit organizations that meet certain criteria and receive tax benefits. Often abbreviated as 認定NPO.
この団体は認定ＮＰＯ法人として認められています。
This organization is recognized as an authorized NPO.
認定ＮＰＯ法人への寄付は税制上の優遇措置があります。
Donations to authorized NPOs are eligible for tax benefits.
A general NPO corporation without the special certification and tax advantages of 認定ＮＰＯ法人.
Compound of 認定 (certification) + ＮＰＯ (nonprofit organization) + 法人 (corporation).