Patricia Shuler

TCG Tokyo Consulting Group Japan on Accounting Services - Establish a Company in Japan

~The reason of establish in Japan~

The Japanese economy has grown rapidly by Abenomics . It endured a low- growth era that was said "the 20 years lost" .

Japanese company owns a lot of intellectual properties , which is guaranteed by the quality of "made in japan" . It says that the intellectual property is just lifeline for Japanese companies. With this order business in Japan , imitation and , such as copyright infringement , as compared to the country of the neighboring countries , it will be freed from many of the worries .

We Tokyo Consulting Group have the experience and expertise to provide the services required for incorporation in Japan. We support your startup processes by dispatching our staff for accounting, labor, and tax-related tasks.

Business Setup

Starting A Business In Japan

Businesses are no longer exclusive to domestic markets in the era of globalization. One aspect of development in a contemporary company is the establishment of overseas branches and subsidiaries.

Asia has become one of the world's most dynamic and competitive markets, prompting many companies to establish branches on the continent. Situated in the heart of Asia, Japan plays a key role in the continent's economic development since the late 20th Century. Securing a business base in Japan can prove to be an excellent entry point into the Asian market.

We Tokyo Consulting Group have the experience and expertise to provide the services required for incorporation in Japan. We support your startup processes by dispatching our staff for accounting, labor, and tax-related tasks.

Table of Contents

• Overview

• Incorporation Strategies

• Incorporation Processes

• What Tokyo Consulting Group has to Offer

Overview

Before starting a business in Japan, the company has to be registered as a legal entity. The business will be recognized as such after the complete registration of its branch office or subsidiary company.

Registration is necessary for daily operations in the country. For instance, when opening a bank account, a newly established business in Japan will be required to show a certificate of registration as a legal entity.

Accounting rules and processes differ between entities. It is essential that the method of incorporation matches your strategy, and this is also an area we can offer support.

Incorporation Strategies

There are several possible strategies for setting up a company in Japan. Due to the enactment of Japanese Corporate Law in 2006, some restrictions on business startup were lifted. Since then, business incorporation has become simpler for foreign companies, allowing easier access into the Japanese market.

Below are the most common methods of business incorporation in Japan: Subsidiary Company(Kabushiki-Kaisha or Godo-Kaisha), Branch, Representative Office, and Representative Service.