公益法人
Meanings
public-service corporation; charitable corporation
General term for a corporation that serves the public interest, such as a charitable, educational, or religious organization. Often contrasted with 営利法人 (for-profit corporation).
See also: 営利法人
This foundation is certified as a public-service corporation.
Public-service corporations and for-profit corporations are treated differently under the tax system.
juridical person working for the public good
Legal definition: a juridical person (legal entity) established to serve the public good, as defined in Japanese civil law. This sense is more technical and legalistic than sense 1.
Under the Civil Code, a juridical person working for the public good is an association or foundation whose purpose is the public interest.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が公益法人を設立するfor someone to establish a public-service corporation
They established a public-service corporation for welfare activities.
- 公益法人として認定されるto be officially certified as a public-service corporation
This organization was certified as a public-service corporation last year.