Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
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
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
A foreign company can register its existing legal entity in Japan under the Companies Act (会社法) and start transacting continuously without forming a new KK or GK. The trade-off is that the parent...
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