A general partnership, known in Japanese as a Godo kaisha, is similar to the limited liability company in the U.S. or the GmbH…
A joint stock company in Japan, often referred to as a stock company or, in Japanese, a Kabushiki Kaisha, is a type…
There are various types of business forms a foreign investor can choose from when opening a company in Japan. Among these, the sole proprietorship is…
Foreign citizens who want to work or to open their own business in the country are required to obtain a work permit in…
The temporary visitor’s visa in Japan represents a status obtained for tourism, sports, convalescence, visiting relatives or family, business meetings, short courses…
According to the Immigration Bureau of Japan, a permanent residence permit in Japan is issued for a foreign citizen who lives in the…
The share capital in Japan represents the funding amount which is raised by a business entity through the sale of its shares to public…
A company liquidation in Japan, also named winding up, refers to the procedure through which the assets of a business entity are liquidated and…
If you are considering starting a company in Japan, there are certain sectors which prove to be extremely profitable and, as…
Japan is the third largest economy in the world, the fourth largest partner of the U.S. and a main destination…
