13. Is there a ban on donations from any other source?
Japan
Answer
Organisations in debt
Source
Art 22.4, "Companies that have incurred financial deficits for over three business years shall not contribute political funds in relation to political activities until the loss is covered." (Source: Political Funds Control Act, 1948 (as amended by Act No. 135 of 2007))
Comment
Corporations that have incurred deficit in the last three years may not make contributions (to political parties; corporate donations to candidates are banned)
