In Japan, recruitment can be a great business opportunity. That is because the biggest problem met by foreign companies here is finding the right employees. Commonly, the country has a few talented professionals who possess English language knowledge. This is one of the main reasons for which starting a staffing agency in Japan can be a…
The Japanese IT sector is comprised of different areas, including computer software, hardware, the internet, semiconductors, electronics and others. The IT is largely recognized as an important resource for the service industry. Our company formation consultants in Japan can assist you in opening an IT company in Japan. IT opportunities in Japan The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Japan is…
The Japanese financial system is characterized by aspects which are similar to those of the major developed states. These aspects include a commercial banking system, specialized-government-owned financial institutions, securities companies, capital markets and money markets. Our company formation consultants in Japan can offer assistance related to setting up a Japanese financial company. The…
When setting up a company in Japan, the local legislation does not impose for a company secretary to be appointed. However, many companies choose to name one. In a Japanese business, there is no legal position which corresponds to that of a company secretary. However, this position is similar to the head of the…
A holding company is a business entity which is structured for owning stock of other companies. Among the benefits of establishing a holding company in Japan, our company formation consultants in Japan would like to mention the fact that, generally, the investment required to control another company is smaller than it would be for a…
Japanese financial institutions and banks allow locals, as well as foreign citizens, to open abank accounts in this country. Moreover, banks enable their clients to choose from a variety of bank accounts. A bank account in Japan can be: • A general deposit account; • A general savings account: a post office account which provides a slightly…
As the fourth largest economy in the world, Japan has the most complex economy internationally, according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI). The most exported products in Japan are cars, integrated circuits, vehicle parts, industrial printers and passenger and cargo ships. The most imports made in this country are petroleum gas, crude petroleum, integrated circuits, packaged medicines and computers. In…
A trademark represents a unique sign, expression or design which serves for the identification of the services or products of a certain source from those of others. Trademark registration in Japan is useful for those company owners who are just starting a business and wish to protect the identity of their company as well…
Starting a company in Japan implies several steps. Among these, the preparation of the company’s incorporation documents and their filing with the Trade Register will guarantee the registration of the business and the first step towards having an operational enterprise. Then, the company registration procedure implies obtaining certain licenses and permits with the Japanese authorities.…
A limited liability partnership (Godo Kaisha) in Japan represents a type of partnership similar to a general one, however, it has minimum one general partner and minimum one limited partner. Our company formation advisors in Japan can assist you in opening such a business entity in this country. Incorporation procedure of a limited liability partnership in…
