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
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
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
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
Japan Post-Incorporation Checklist: What to Do After Your KK or GK is Registered
Registration is the starting line, not the finish line. Once your 法人登記 (hojin-toki, corporate registration) is complete and your KK (株式会社, Kabushiki Kaisha) or GK (合同会社, Godo Kaisha) appears in the registry, a compressed…