Establishment of Business in Japan

Branch Office

You do not need to re-invest in Japan to open a branch office in Japan. 

You need;

a) Document to prove your company legally exists in your home country
b) Document to prove the type of your company
c) Document to designate the representative of your branch office in Japan
(The representative in Japan must have the address in Japan)
Government Fee: 90,000 yen

Company

1. Kabushiki Kaisha (Company Limited)

   Minimum capital requirement no longer exists. Only one shareholder and director can establish this company.  Auditor is optional.
   Government Fee: 200,000 yen
   
   How to Establish a Kabushiki Kaisha
   
   1) Decide the details of the company (name, address, shareholders, directors, business purposes, etc)
   2) Attest the Articles of Incorporation (Teikan) at the notary public
   3) Pay the capital
   4) Register the company
   

2. Godo Kaisha (Limited Liabilities Company)

   Only one investor can establish a company.  This company is designed for small businesses or holding companies.
   Government Fee: 60,000 yen
   
   How to Establish a Godo Kaisha
   
   1) Decide the details of the company (name, address, investors, business purposes, etc)
   2) Pay the capital
   4) Register the company
   

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