Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan Articles of Incorporation (定款) - Complete Drafting Guide for Foreign Companies
How to Write Business Purpose Clauses, Avoid Costly Mistakes, and Structure Your Company's Foundational Document
Japan Post-M&A Regulatory Integration - What Must Change After Your Deal Closes
The Compliance Checklist Every Foreign Buyer Needs After Acquiring a Japanese Company
Japan Shareholder Agreement - Protecting Your Rights in Cross-Border Deals and Joint Ventures
What a Shareholders Agreement Covers Under Japanese Law, Which Clauses Matter Most for Foreign Investors, and How FEFTA Interacts with Governance Arrangements
Converting a GK to KK in Japan - When and How to Upgrade Your Corporate Structure
How the 組織変更 Process Works Under the Companies Act, What It Costs, and When It Makes Sense for Foreign Owners
Japan Foreign Company Registration (外国会社登記) - Operating in Japan Without Incorporating a New Entity
When a Foreign Company Can Register Directly in Japan, What the Registry Requires, and the Practical Limits of This Approach
Japan Business Succession M&A - A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Acquiring from Aging Japanese Owners
事業承継 Deal Dynamics, Pricing, FEFTA Screening, and How to Win the Trust of Japan SME Sellers in 2026
Japan M&A Due Diligence - The Complete Checklist for Foreign Buyers
Regulatory Licenses, Labor Law Risk, FEFTA, Environmental Liability, and the Japan-Specific DD Items That Western Buyers Miss
Dissolving a Japanese Company - Complete Guide for Foreign Owners
Step-by-Step Closure of a KK or GK: Creditor Notification, Tax Filings, Liquidation Registration, and When to Consider Alternatives to Full Dissolution
Japan Holding Company Structure - IP Holding, Tax Optimization, and Group Control
How to Use a Japan KK or GK as an Intermediate Holding Vehicle: Dividend Exemption, IP Licensing, and Group Consolidation for Foreign Corporate Groups
How Much Import Duty Will You Pay at Japan Customs? (2026 Guide)
How to Determine What You Will Actually Pay at Japan Customs Before Your Shipment Arrives