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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…

Double Tax Treaties 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…

Set up a Branch in Japan

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…

Open a Subsidiary in Japan

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…

Virtual Office in Japan

The virtual office in Japan allows investors to create a professional business image, without having to maintain a traditional office space. A number of advantageous options and services packages are readily available to those foreign investors and/or foreign companies that need a professional business address in one of the main Japanese cities.…

Open a LLC in Japan

What is a limited liability company in Japan? The limited liability company (LLC), also knowns as the “Godo Kaisha”, is one of the preferred Japanese business forms where the shareholders have limited liability based on their contribution to the capital. Below, our Japan company formation advisors explain how to set up an LLC. Our immigration lawyers in Japan can…

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