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Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedures in Japan: When You Need One Instead of a Full Entity (2026)
An Attorney for Customs Procedures (税関事務管理人), or ACP, is a Japan-resident agent that a non-resident company appoints under Article 95 of the Customs Act (関税法) to handle customs formalities on its...
Japan Legal Consulting - Governance & Compliance
Articles of Incorporation Review, Shareholder Agreements, and Regulatory Compliance
HSP Visa - Fast-Track to Permanent Residency
Japan's Highly Skilled Professional (高度専門職) visa lets a qualifying applicant reach permanent residency in 3 years instead of the standard 10, or in 1 year at 80 or more points. Beyond the...
IOR and EOR in Japan: How to Import and Export Without a Japan Entity (2026 Guide)
Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) let a non-resident company move goods into and out of Japan under the Customs Act (関税法) without incorporating a Japan entity. IOR covers the...
Business Manager Visa - October 2025 Reform Guide
¥30M Capital, B2 Japanese, and Expert Business Plans: What the New Rules Mean for Entrepreneurs
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 hojin-toki (法人登記) 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...
Japan Management Buyout (MBO) Guide for Foreign Buyers and PE-Backed Transactions
Japan's management buyout market has grown significantly as succession pressure, listed-company governance reform, and PE capital availability have converged. For foreign sponsors and management...
Japan Employee Stock Options for Foreign-Owned KK Companies
Stock options are one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent in Japan, but the legal and tax framework is meaningfully different from what most foreign executives are...
Japan Representations and Warranties Insurance (表明保証保険) in Cross-Border M&A
A practical guide for foreign buyers and sell-side advisors navigating R&W insurance in Japan share purchase transactions.
Japan Squeeze-Out Mechanisms: How to Acquire 100% After a Partial Purchase
A practical guide for foreign buyers who hold a majority stake and need to eliminate minority shareholders under Japanese law (スクイーズアウト)