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.
This organization is recognized as an authorized NPO.
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).