Unfortunately, certain conditions make renting an apartment somewhat difficult for those who are not Japanese citizens. We will now explain the key issues and what foreigners can do to handle them. Concerns about Foreigners Renting Property The main difficulty faced by foreigners seeking a rental in Japan is the limited number of properties available. A…
In this article, we provide a guide to help foreigners who want to open a restaurant in Japan. 1.Are Foreign Restaurants Popular in Japan? Foreign food is already widely available in Japan, with restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, French and Italian cuisine amongst others. Japanese people enjoy these foreign restaurants very much, especially when the business…
These days there are many ways to create an enabling environment for setting up a new business in Japan. In this article we will discuss two of them (virtual offices and serviced offices) to help you decide which is right for you. If you are a foreigner who is setting up a company in Japan,…
What is Director’s Remuneration? Director’s remuneration is the salary or wage received by a company director, and is recorded in the company’s articles of incorporation. There are different way of calculating the director’s remuneration, and these are determined by the company’s legislative structure. In some companies, the director will be responsible for determining their remuneration…
In this article, we will explain what you need to know about the legal responsibilities of representative directors and managers of businesses in Japan. It is important for anyone opening a business in Japan to be aware that along with rights, representative directors and managers also take on heavy responsibilities. These include liability for damages….
In this blog, we will introduce the top ten benefits of outsourcing services for foreign nationals and companies establishing an incorporation in Japan. What is Outsourcing? To outsource is to delegate part of your business processes to another company. Outsourcing has become more popular over recent years, as the benefits it offers are more widely…
