Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
When Your Import Is Too Complex for a Standard ACP
Most ACP providers handle customs declarations. But when your shipment triggers FEFTA, Radio Act, or HS advance rulings — standard ACP stops and regulatory execution starts.
IOR vs ACP — Which Do You Need for Japan Imports?
Choosing the wrong import structure in Japan can cost you millions of yen in unrecoverable tax. Here's how to decide between IOR and ACP — and when you need both.
Japan Corporate Bank Account — Why It's the Hardest Part of Market Entry
The Unwritten Rules of Japanese Banking, and How to Get Approved on Your First Attempt
Japan Company Incorporation — Complete 2026 Guide for Non-Residents
From Zero to Registered Entity: Timeline, Costs, Documents, and How to Do It Entirely from Overseas
KK vs. GK — Choosing the Right Corporate Structure for Japan
Kabushiki Kaisha or Godo Kaisha? The Structure You Choose Affects Banking, Credibility, and Cost for Years.
Non-Resident IOR vs. Full Entity — Cost-Benefit Analysis
When to Stay Light with ACP, When to Incorporate, and How to Calculate the Break-Even
EOR Labor Compliance — Japan's Employment Rules for Foreign Companies
What Your Employer of Record Must Get Right — And What You Need to Know
Customs Valuation — How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan
Get It Wrong and Face Penalties. Get It Right and Optimize Duties + JCT.
Product Compliance for Non-Resident Importers — PSE, PSC & Food Safety
Japan's Mandatory Safety Marks and What Changed in December 2025
JCT Tax Representative — Filing Consumption Tax Without a Japanese Entity
How Non-Resident Importers and Sellers Handle Japan's 10% Consumption Tax
E-Commerce IOR — Selling on Amazon Japan & Rakuten as a Non-Resident
Why Amazon Won't Be Your Importer, and How ACP Solves It
ACP — Attorney for Customs Procedures
Mandatory Since October 2023 for Non-Resident Importers. When You Need ACP vs. Full Incorporation.