Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports
Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate
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.
Should You Import Into Japan Via ACP or Set Up a Full Entity? (2026)
The break-even between staying non-resident with ACP and incorporating a Japan entity sits at roughly one to two employees: below that, ACP plus an Exporter/Employer of Record arrangement is...
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 and JCT.
Do You Need PSE, PSC, or Food Safety Certification to Import Into Japan? (2026 Guide)
Japan's Mandatory Product Safety Marks and What the December 2025 Reform Changed for Foreign Sellers
JCT Tax Representative - Filing Consumption Tax Without a Japanese Entity
A non-resident company selling goods or services in Japan, whether through IOR imports, e-commerce platforms, or cross-border digital services, is usually subject to Japan Consumption Tax (JCT,...
Do You Need an IOR or ACP to Sell on Amazon Japan or Rakuten as a Non-Resident? (2026)
Neither Amazon nor Rakuten will act as your Importer of Record, so a non-resident seller shipping inventory to an FBA or Rakuten warehouse needs one of two customs structures: an Importer of...