Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan Company Formation Cost Guide (2026) - Full KK and GK Cost Breakdown
What It Actually Costs to Incorporate in Japan, From 定款 to First Bank Statement
Japan M&A Deal Timeline - How Long Does an Acquisition Actually Take?
Phase-by-Phase Breakdown of a Japan Cross-Border M&A Transaction, from First Contact to Closing
Japan Corporate Split (会社分割) Guide - How to Demerge or Carve Out a Business from a Japanese Company
Absorption Splits, Incorporation Splits, and Why Foreign Companies Use Them for Restructuring
Japan Share Purchase Agreement Guide - What Goes into the Definitive Acquisition Agreement
The Structure, Key Provisions, and Negotiation Points Foreign Buyers Need to Understand Before Signing
Japan Representative Director Change - How to Replace or Remove a 代表取締役 in a KK or GK
The Process, Legal Mechanics, and Practical Consequences Every Foreign Owner Needs to Know
Japan Minority Stake Investment - Shareholder Rights, Thresholds, and Protections for Foreign Investors
How to Protect Your Position When You Own Less Than 100% of a Japanese Company
Japan M&A NDA and LOI Guide - What to Expect in the Early Deal Process
Non-Disclosure Agreements, Letters of Intent, and the Mechanics of Entering a Japan Acquisition
Japan Company Valuation for M&A - How Japanese Businesses Are Priced and What Foreign Buyers Should Know
Valuation Methods, Japan-Specific Adjustments, and the Gap Between Book Value and Deal Price
Japan Corporate Governance for Foreign-Owned KK - Director Structure, Decision Rights, and Statutory Requirements
How to Set Up Decision-Making Authority, Choose the Right Governance Model, and Avoid the Most Common Structural Mistakes
Japan Corporate Seal (Hanko) Guide - Types, Registration, and Usage for Foreign-Owned Companies
Everything Foreign Business Owners Need to Know About the Corporate Seal System Before Operating in Japan