{"id":320,"date":"2023-04-25T12:27:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyformationjapan.com\/?p=320"},"modified":"2023-04-25T12:27:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:27:24","slug":"set-up-a-real-estate-agency-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyformationjapan.com\/set-up-a-real-estate-agency-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Up a Real Estate Agency in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>property market in Japan<\/strong>\u00a0remains upbeat, with the house prices continuing to increase strongly. The demand in this market is stable and the residential activity in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationjapan.com\/blog\/tax-incentives-for-companies-to-increase-wages-for-2018-in-japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>country<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is 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, as declared by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, ou<strong>r company formation&nbsp;<\/strong>agents&nbsp;<strong>in Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;explain how to<strong>&nbsp;set up a real estate agency in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also offer information about&nbsp;<strong>immigration to Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationjapan.com\/set-up-a-real-estate-agency-in-japan\/#the-real-estate-license-in-japan\" title=\"The real estate license in Japan\">The real estate license in Japan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/companyformationjapan.com\/set-up-a-real-estate-agency-in-japan\/#other-considerations-about-the-real-estate-license-in-japan\" title=\"Other considerations about the real estate license in Japan\">Other considerations about the real estate license in Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-real-estate-license-in-japan\"><\/span><strong>The real estate license in Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to be able to<strong>&nbsp;open a real estate agency in Japan<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>real estate license<\/strong>&nbsp;(called a<strong>&nbsp;Takken<\/strong>) is needed. Such a license holder has to be present during a property transaction and he or she has to explain the transaction details to the involved parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real estate businesses in Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;must also have at least one in five license holder staff ratio to be able to activate with a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>real estate license<\/strong>&nbsp;offers the needed background knowledge on the laws and regulations which govern the<strong>&nbsp;real estate in Japan<\/strong>, as well as a basic knowledge of the local civil law. Our experts in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationjapan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company formation in Japan<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can offer more details on this license. We can also help you to&nbsp;<strong>open a real estate company in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary to know Japanese fluently to be able to pass the exam in order to obtain the<strong>&nbsp;real estate license<\/strong>&nbsp;in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The test does not have requisites like work experience or other degrees or titles, however, the knowledge of Japanese language must be of top level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>immigration lawyers in Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;can give you details about the residency requirements when applying for a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign investors who open a real estate agency In Japan can qualify for a Business Manager visa when the company is locally or nationally approved as being one of public interest. Understanding the conditions for&nbsp;<strong>Japanese residency<\/strong>, as well as the application process for the visa, is a key step during which our team can assist you. Contact us for more details as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Business Manager visa is one route through which a foreign national can remain in the country for medium to long term purposes such as employment and running a business. In most cases, in order to apply for permanent residency, which is the step for those interested in<strong>&nbsp;Japan immigration<\/strong>, one will need to have spent ten consecutive years in Japan, all while observing other requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-considerations-about-the-real-estate-license-in-japan\"><\/span><strong>Other considerations about the real estate license in Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Japan<\/strong>, unless you rent your own property as a proprietor, in order to&nbsp;<strong>operate a real estate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationjapan.com\/types-of-companies-in-japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business<\/a><\/strong>, you will need a license to be able to permanently sell and buy, exchange and rent property in this country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of&nbsp;<strong>real estate licenses<\/strong>&nbsp;here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A license which in Minister-authorized;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A license which is authorized by the Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first license is for real estate businesses with offices located in more than two prefectures. As about the second one, our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationjapan.com\/open-a-llc-in-japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company registration<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;consultants&nbsp;<strong>in Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;can offer more details on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our<strong>&nbsp;immigration lawyers in Japan<\/strong>&nbsp;will also answer questions regarding the need to acquire residency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information about the&nbsp;<strong>real estate business in Japan<\/strong>, or for assistance in<strong>&nbsp;setting up a company in Japan<\/strong>, please feel free to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.companyformationjapan.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>get in touch<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with our friendly staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also offer details about&nbsp;<strong>immigration to Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0property market in Japan\u00a0remains upbeat, with the house prices continuing to increase strongly. 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