定款(ていかん)

ていかん
noun
articles of incorporation; company charter
formalbusinesslaw
1. articles of incorporation; company charter; bylaws
The foundational legal document of a corporation that sets out its purpose, structure, and rules of governance. Required when establishing a company in Japan.
会社(かいしゃ)の定款(ていかん)を作成(さくせい)した。
I drafted the company's articles of incorporation.
定款(ていかん)の変更(へんこう)には株主総会(かぶぬしそうかい)の決議(けつぎ)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Amending the articles of incorporation requires a resolution at the shareholders' meeting.
会社(かいしゃ)設立(せつりつ)の際(さい)、公証人(こうしょうにん)に定款(ていかん)の認証(にんしょう)を受(う)けなければならない。
When establishing a company, the articles of incorporation must be certified by a notary.

Usage

A legal and business term encountered when establishing or managing a corporation. The 定款(ていかん) is one of the essential documents required for company registration in Japan, along with other filings at the Legal Affairs Bureau.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 規約(きやく): rules, regulations (for organizations, associations)
  • 社則(しゃそく): company rules (internal regulations)

Related Words

Synonym: 規約(きやく) (rules, regulations)
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Added 2026.3.8 16:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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