Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
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.