About various procedures related to social welfare corporations

Last Updated May 8, 2024

(A corporation that only engages in business related to child welfare)

1 About various styles pertaining to related procedures of social welfare corporations

Here, we introduce the forms required for various procedures related to social welfare corporations.
Forms required for various procedures related to social welfare corporations
■Social Welfare Corporation Articles of Incorporation Change Authorization
Word version (word: 16KB) Excel version (Excel: 16KB) List of required attached documents (PDF: 215KB)
If a social welfare corporation changes its articles of incorporation pursuant to the provisions of the Social Welfare Law, it is necessary to obtain approval from The Mayor of Yokohama (except in the following descriptionregistration form).
■Changed to the Articles of Incorporation registration form
Word version (word: 15KB) Excel version (Excel: 16KB) List of required attached documents (PDF: 188KB)
If the Articles of Incorporation is changed due to "change of office location", "increase of basic property" or "change of method of public notice", it is necessary to notify The Mayor of Yokohama.
■Notification of change of representative of social welfare corporation [Notification became unnecessary from April 1, 2020]
■Applicable certification in Appendix 3 of the Registration and License Tax Act
When a public corporation "acquisition of land / building for the purpose of providing it to a nursery school, small-scale childcare business, certified child institution, etc. that is set up and operated by oneself", the "acquisition of rights" of the land / building May be exempt from tax based on the Registration and License Tax Law. If you are going to receive the tax exemption from the registration license tax, you will need proof from the prefectural governor (→ The Mayor of Yokohama if the real estate is located in Yokohama City). (Note) A fee (300 yen per case) is required when applying for a certificate.
■About application for certification of social welfare corporation targeted for tax credit
In order for a social welfare corporation to be eligible for tax credit, it is necessary to apply to The Mayor of Yokohama in order to obtain proof that it meets the requirements stipulated in the Special Taxation Measures Law. If a social welfare corporation wishes to issue a “certificate for tax credit”, it is necessary to apply to The Mayor of Yokohama. (Note) A fee (300 yen per case) is required for applying for a certificate. １　Application Guide (PDF: 6,224KB) ２　Leaflet (PDF: 3,999KB) ３　Style 1 (application form) (word: 14KB) ４　Form 2 (donation receipt statement) (Excel: 10KB) ５　Form 3 (Requirement 1 Check Table) (Excel: 44KB) ６　Form 4 (Requirement 2 Check Table) (Excel: 15KB) ７　Ｑ＆Ａ（PDF：928KB）
■About "proof of appointment of officers, etc." of social welfare corporation
At the request of the social welfare corporation, we will issue a “certificate of appointment of officers, etc.” Request for certification (word: 15KB) List of required attached documents (PDF: 272KB) Flow of Procedure (PDF: 254KB) (Note) A fee (300 yen per case) is required when applying for a certificate.

(Note) Please contact us in advance when applying or submitting your application.

2. Establishment of social welfare corporations

■For those who are considering establishing a social welfare corporation
The establishment of a social welfare corporation is "things that should be performed after consultation and certification of businesses such as facility maintenance in each business jurisdiction section." About maintenance of facilities such as nursery schools and start of business, please talk with jurisdiction section of each business beforehand by all means.
If you are establishing a social welfare corporation after being certified as a facility maintenance business by the competent department (if you only conduct business related to child welfare), please consult with the Audit Division of Child and Youth Bureau in advance.
Guidance of social welfare corporation establishment (PDF: 453KB)
Social welfare corporation establishment authorization application presentation documents preparation procedure (PDF: 1,179KB)

About establishment of 3 social welfare cooperation promotion corporation

■For those who are considering establishing a social welfare cooperation promotion corporation
The Social Welfare Cooperation Promotion Corporation is established by two or more social welfare corporations, etc., as employees, and is certified by the competent authority (Yokohama City). In addition, for the certification, it is necessary to apply to the Legal Affairs Bureau (Local Legal Affairs Bureau) in advance and establish (register) a general incorporated association. If you wish to obtain certification, please contact the Child and Youth Bureau Audit Division in advance.

■About social welfare cooperation promotion corporation system
Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for an overview of the system related to social welfare cooperation promotion corporations and related laws and regulations and notices.
Social Welfare Cooperation Promotion Corporation System (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) (outside site)

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