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Open a SPV Company in Japan

A specific purpose company, or a specific purpose vehicle, is set up to accomplish a certain goal, such as securitization or risk mitigation. To open a SPV company in Japan, founders follow the general registration requirements. Our team that can help you in the process of starting a company in…

Open a Foundation in Japan

Several mandatory steps are required to open a foundation in Japan and the process starts with selecting the form of the future foundation. Registration is also required in most cases and the process can differ slightly between the two accepted forms. Setting up a foundation in Japan is easier when…

Open a Liaison Office in Japan

A liaison office, most commonly known as a representative office, in Japan is generally opened by foreign legal entities as a preliminary step to actually doing business in the country. A representative office can effectuate market research, collect data and purchase and advertise products. In this article, our company registration advisors in Japan present several details regarding opening a…

Set Up a Bank Account in Japan

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 bigger interest…

How to Register a Trademark in Japan

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…

Special Permits and Licenses for your Business in Japan

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 from the Japanese authorities.…

Set up a General Partnership in Japan

A general partnership, known in Japanese as a Godo kaisha, is similar to the limited liability company in the U.S. or the GmbH in Germany. The general partnership in Japan is a legal entity which is able to effectuate all normal business activities and has a more flexible structure than the joint stock company. Our company…

How to Obtain a Residence Permit in Japan

According to the Immigration Bureau of Japan, a permanent residence permit in Japan is issued for a foreign citizen who lives in the country if certain conditions are complied with. Foreign citizens may enter Japan for short-term stays and in this case a visa may be needed according to nationality. However, for long-term stays…

Why Invest in Japan?

Japan is the third largest economy in the world, the fourth largest partner of the U.S. and a main destination for the U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI). In this article, our company formation advisors in Japan bring to your attention a few reasons why business people choose to invest in Japan. 1. The political stability…

Corporate Tax in Japan

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…