How to establish a non-profit corporation
Foreigner “V”
Foreigner “V” wishes to establish an organization to conduct
various activities with other international students
from her country, including introducing their
language and cultures and participating in volunteer work.
The purposes and activities of
an organization must be clearly defined
The purpose of registering an organization must be clearly specified.
The purpose of the organization, such as conducting activities under
the name of the organization, receiving grants from
the local government or the competent authority,
or officially receiving contributions,
may determine whether the organization should be registered.
Differences among the establishment of a non-profit corporation,
registration as a private non-profit organization,
and registration as a voluntary non-profit organization
Establishing a non-profit corporation is the same as
establishing a corporation. Although corporations are divided into
foundations and corporations according to the organization type, their intention is to establish an entity with legal personality which is recognized by the law.
The establishment of a non-profit corporation requires registration as
an ordinary corporation and imposes duties such as tax reports.
The difference between ordinary corporations and non-profit corporations is that the latter must obtain permission from
the competent authority before completing the corporate registration.
The establishment of a non-profit corporation
does not entail entitlement to a visa
Even when establishing a non-profit corporation under
the foreign direct investment procedure with money remitted from
overseas, specific conditions (scientific and technological activities,
at least five specialists dedicated to research) must be satisfied
in order to be recognized as a foreign direct investment company,
and to be issued with a visa accordingly.
How to establish a non-profit corporation
Find the competent authority to obtain permission
Obtain permission from the competent authority
Lease or purchase of offices
Corporate registration
Application for a certificate of identification number