Starting a business in Japan while overseas.
We provide support for those considering setting up a business in Japan, including assistance with company establishment, legal and accounting matters, and obtaining a status of residence (business management).
Startup Visas
Startup Visa
Japan is actively attracting global entrepreneurial talent to fuel innovation and economic growth. The Startup Visa Program (also known as the “Business Manager Visa for Startup”) provides a route for foreign nationals with groundbreaking business concepts to secure a long-term visa. This allows them to establish and operate their companies within Japan.
4-month Business Management Visa
This Visa is a startup visa that is screened by the Immigration Services Agency. Like the 6-month visa supported by local governments, it is designed as a preparation period for company establishment.
With a partner in Japan
This is an option that is not used very often these days, but there are cases where it is still used.This is a method of having a partner in Japan temporarily hold a small amount of shares in the company and also assume the position of representative director, and after obtaining a visa, conduct a representative aid.In Japan, this kind of method is used because it is difficult for foreigners to rent an office or other facilities without obtaining a status of residence, but since a rental office can be paid for with a credit card, it is used less frequently these days.
Support for Expansion into Japan
We assist companies already doing business in their home country to expand their business to Japan. We assist with establishment of offices, legal and accounting matters, and acquisition of status of residence (for management/employees and family members).
Branch/Subsidiary Establishment/Representative Establishment
A branch office is established by registering the parent company in the home country as it is, while a subsidiary is established by incorporating a wholly-owned company. In addition, a representative office, which does not engage in business activities, can be established.
M&A
The biggest stumbling block for foreigners setting up a business in Japan is opening a corporate bank account.One solution is to buy a company that already has a bank account.
Our Services
Business Permission
You need to obtain licenses or certificates to start business in some fields.
Opening accommodation
- License: Permit license for operating a hotel
- Send application to: Health centers in cities, wards, towns, and villages.
- Operation of running.
Accounting
Accounting activities such as numerical information recording is very important for various stakeholders like investors, customers, banks, tax office, and government offices when granting licenses.
Website create
- License: Permit license for operating a hotel
- Send application to: Health centers in cities, wards, towns, and villages.
- Operation of running.
Almost all trading company owners in Japan, especially those of companies exporting to home countries, may feel that Japanese language websites are not so necessary. However, the importance of websites is now greater than ever before.
Accounting
You need to obtain licenses or certificates to start business in some fields.
Website create
- License: Permit license for operating a hotel
- Send application to: Health centers in cities, wards, towns, and villages.
- Operation of running.
Japan Business Information
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Guarantor system in Japan
In Japan, Guarantors, known as “Rentai-Hoshonin” in Japanese, are requested in many situations when renting an apartment or taking out a loan etc. Recently, opportunities for Rentai-Hoshonin to be requested have decreased, however, the system still remains. Read More …
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Tips for loan screening
Recently, foreigners can apply for business loans.I will give some tips for taking out business loans. (1)Specific business plans with reality (2)Accurate and timely accounting (3)Punctual payment of each cost Read More …
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Labor Standards Act
The Labor Standards Act stipulates minimum standards for wages, working hours, holidays, and other major working conditions. Even If the company hires a worker, the company must prepare the three types of the designated documents, which are called “Legally stipulated three books” and keep them for a certain period of time. Read More …
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Japanese Tax System
There are three types of tax that companies must pay, which are corporate tax, consumption tax, and withholding tax. Japanese Tax Law is extremely complicated. So, companies should use professional accountants from the start. Read More …
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Social Insurance system in Japan
We have four kinds of social insurance, namely health insurance, pension, nursing insurance, and unemployment insurance. Read More …