Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
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
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.
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...