Please tell me the most basic method for foreign companies to do business transactions continuously in Japan. It is necessary to have a representative in Japan. ★ Explanation ★ Foreign companies cannot continuously perform transactions in Japan unless they duly appoint and register a representative in Japan (Articles 817 and 818 of the Companies Act)….
I have understood that a non-resident of Japan can set up a corporation by themselves. But is it also possible to establish a Japanese branch by a non-resident alone? One of the representatives in Japan must have an address in Japan. ★ Explanation ★ Before March 15, 2015, at least one representative of the corporation…
I have a Chinese corporation with an agricultural business purpose, and I plan to establish a subsidiary or a branch in Japan with the same agricultural objective. Do I need to report it somewhere in advance? It is necessary to notify the Bank of Japan in advance. ★ Explanation ★ When a foreign company invests…
I am a Chinese national residing in China. I am planning to establish a company in Japan as a base for starting an online shopping business. Is it possible to set it up while I am in China? Yes, it is possible. ★ Explanation ★ The establishment of a Japanese company is done by submitting…
What documents are necessary if a Chinese national were to become a shareholder of a Japan corporation? A certificate of seal impression or a signature certificate is necessary. ★ Explanation ★ 1. Documents needed to become a shareholder When becoming a shareholder of an already-incorporated stock company, one must furnish a copy of either their…
I heard that Japan and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic relations with each other. Will it be possible to use a seal certificate from Taiwan when incorporating a company or establishing a branch office in Japan? Will there be other documents needed? Yes, such documents can be used. However, there may be cases of…
What documents are necessary if a Korean national were to become a shareholder of a Japan corporation? A certificate of seal registration or a signature certificate is necessary. ★ Explanation ★ 1. Documents needed to become a shareholder A single copy of either a certificate of seal registration or a signature certificate would be asked…
How much time is needed for us to incorporate a corporation or set-up a branch in Japan? It would take around 1 to 2 months, from the time all information on the to-be incorporated company is confirmed to the completion of the registration process. However, the required period may vary greatly depending on the incorporator(s)…
Is it fine if our company only has a representative seal (legal seal)? Registering a company only requires a representative seal (legal seal). However, having a square seal or a bank seal would reduce corporate risks. ★ Explanation ★ There are no provisions that require a company to have either a square seal or a…
What should we be careful of when creating our company’s legal seal? The Regulation on Commercial Registration has specific provisions on the allowed size and material that seals should follow by. Additionally, it is important to be careful of the deadlines for seal certificate during the submission of seal registration. ★ Explanation ★ 1. Provisions…
