Many entrepreneurs who just began a new business venture in this country choose to set up a sole proprietorship in Japan, which has the main advantage of paying fewer taxes compared to other types of business vehicles here. As follows, our company formation agents in Japan explain a few key factors related to the taxation of…
The airline industry in Japan is characterized by a steady duopoly with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL). In addition, the sector is registering a strong development of the low-cost carrier (LCC) sector which focuses on the cities of Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo and Naha. Mainly with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic…
The alternative medicine is a profitable industry in Japan, just like it is in other economies such as China and India. The demand for natural health practitioners and herbal medicine goods is huge. Therefore, if you possess a good knowledge of yoga, homeopathic medicine, Ayurveda or other practice in this domain, starting an alternative…
The property market in Japan remains upbeat, with the house prices continuing to increase strongly. The demand in this market is stable and the residential activity in the country is increasing. The total residential property index in Japan increased with 4.7% in January 2017 compared to the same time frame of the previous year,…
The car rental sector in Japan continues to develop, since there are numerous young consumers who are shifting from owning cars to just using them. In this article, our company formation consultants in Japan explain different aspects related to opening a car rental company in this country. Steps to open a car rental business in Japan…
Since the economy of Japan keeps developing, the energy consumption in this country is rising, too. This implies the creation of more opportunities for entrepreneurs to profit from this industry. Even though the energy sector in Japan is quite competitive, there is still room for profit for entrepreneurs who can come up with unique…
Prior to purchasing a real estate in the country, the most important action that an investor should take is to perform an accurate property due diligence in Japan. Foreign entrepreneurs have various options related to this due diligence when checking the real estate they are about to buy. Our company formation consultants in Japan can assist you in effectuating…
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 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…
