When it comes to the corporate tax in Japan, companies are divided into two types: domestic and foreign. Domestic companies are defined as all companies with their head offices in the country, while foreign ones are those which are not considered domestic, including branch offices or manufacturing plants opened in Japan…
A double tax treaty in Japan represents an agreement between Japan and another state meant to protect against the double taxation risk in those cases when the same income is taxable in both jurisdictions. Japan is a country which has signed numerous tax treaties with jurisdictions all over the world. In some cases, draft agreements with other…
A branch office in Japan represents a supplementary location through which a foreign company can expand to Japan. The branch office is not an independent business entity from its foreign parent company and it performs the same business activities. The Japanese branch can be a suitable option as it allows a foreign company to…
A subsidiary in Japan represents an independent entity set up according to the Japanese legislation, with a foreign entity owning its shares. The foreign entity may be the sole shareholder of the subsidiary in Japan, though it may be possible to have other shareholders as well, be it an individual or a company, local or…
A shelf company in Japan, also known as a ready-made or a tailor-made company, is a company which was registered in the past and which can be utilized immediately for doing business. The reason numerous foreign investors choose to acquire such an entity is mainly that the time to set it up is much shorter…
The diverse company types in Japan reflect the country's dynamic business landscape. Japan provides options for both big corporations and smaller, adaptable ventures to suit the preferences and requirements of entrepreneurs and investors. There are sole proprietorships, companies, and partnerships. The partnerships are divided into general partnerships (Go-mei Gaisha) and…
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Our experts in company formation in Japan are specialized in forming all types of companies in this country. Our team of incorporation agents can help you open a company in any major city in Japan, for example in Tokyo - it's capital city or in Nagoya. Investors from all over the world are…
