A merchant account in Japan enables a small business to accept credit cards, increasing its business opportunities in this way through having access to more clients. No matter if the business operates from a physical location or online, the owner of the business can profit from many benefits of having a merchant account. In this…
The concept of franchising represents a way through which a successful business or brand can expand rapidly by offering a business model which works with local owners of local businesses. Franchise owners invest a franchise fee in return for the ownership of a business which is proven to be successful. In this article, our company formation…
The local legislation in Japan is quite flexible, allowing foreign investors to set up various types of business entities or to buy an already-made one, also known as a shelf company. In case you intend to open a company in Japan and you need help in selecting the most appropriate business structure, we can help. In this…
The rights and obligations of shareholders in Japan are mainly set out in the Corporate Governance Code released by the Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code, issued in 2015, as well as the Companies Act. This code has a principle-based approach to realize efficient corporate governance in the specific situations…
Japan and Singapore, both representing strong economies globally, signed a double tax treaty in 1961, which was renewed in 1971 and 1994. The double tax treaty which was concluded in 1994 is still valid up to the present, with the mention that, in 2010, the treaty was completed by a protocol, which brought a…
In 2013, Japan and the UK signed a double tax treaty which amended the existing agreements between the Japan and the UK for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion from 2006. In this article, our company formation advisors in Japan make a brief overview of this double taxation agreement and other aspects related to it. New…
The Japan-US double tax treaty was signed in 2003, replacing the previous one which dated from 1971. The double tax treaty was put in place in order to avoid double taxation and prevent the fiscal evasion in connection with the income taxes and the capital gains. Our company formation advisors in Japan can provide…
Travelers from the entire world who are looking for their next destination should definitely choose Japan. The country is a trip worth making, no matter whether visitors want to see this amazing country backpacking across it, joining a couple of tours or taking their families to see the amazing sites. Entrepreneurs who want…
Japan represents one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the entire world, even though it has a challenging business environment because of its demographics. According to the latest official numbers made public by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the local market for prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals reached USD…
Buying a property in Japan by foreign citizens is achievable regardless if they have a permanent resident status or not in the country. Foreign citizens can acquire a property in Japan by following a relatively easy procedure, if they have their own financial means to cover the transaction. In this article, ourcompany formation consultants…
