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

Japan M&A: Stock Purchase vs Asset Purchase - Which Structure Is Right for Your Deal

April 29, 2026

12 min read

Japan M&A: Stock Purchase vs Asset Purchase - Which Structure Is Right for Your Deal

株式譲渡 vs 事業譲渡: Choosing Between Share Transfer and Business Transfer for Japan Acquisitions in 2026

By Aplash
Japan Nominee Representative Director - What It Is, How It Works, and the Risks Foreign Companies Need to Know

April 29, 2026

10 min read

Japan Nominee Representative Director - What It Is, How It Works, and the Risks Foreign Companies Need to Know

Using a Third-Party Director to Satisfy Japan's Corporate Registration, Banking, and Visa Requirements in 2026

By Aplash
Financing a Japan M&A Deal - How Foreign Buyers Fund Acquisitions in 2026

April 29, 2026

10 min read

Financing a Japan M&A Deal - How Foreign Buyers Fund Acquisitions in 2026

All-Cash, Japan Bank Loans, Seller Financing, and Intercompany Structures for Cross-Border Japan Acquisitions

By Aplash
Japan KK and GK Annual Compliance - What Every Foreign Owner Must Complete Each Year

April 29, 2026

10 min read

Japan KK and GK Annual Compliance - What Every Foreign Owner Must Complete Each Year

AGM Requirements, 決算公告, Director Re-election, Tax Filings, and the Hidden Traps That Catch Foreign Company Owners

By Aplash
Japan Joint Venture - Legal Structure, FEFTA Screening, and Exit Framework for 2026

April 24, 2026

11 min read

Japan Joint Venture - Legal Structure, FEFTA Screening, and Exit Framework for 2026

When Does a JV Beat a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary? How to Structure It, Protect Your Interests, and Plan Your Exit.

By Aplash
Selling a Japanese Company - A Foreign Owner's Complete Exit Guide for 2026

April 24, 2026

9 min read

Selling a Japanese Company - A Foreign Owner's Complete Exit Guide for 2026

Share Sale, Asset Sale, Valuation, FEFTA Obligations, and Tax on Exit: What Foreign Sellers Must Know

By Aplash
Japan Registered Address and Virtual Office - What Banks, Customs, and Immigration Actually Require

April 24, 2026

7 min read

Japan Registered Address and Virtual Office - What Banks, Customs, and Immigration Actually Require

Not All Japan Addresses Are Created Equal. Here Is What Each Authority Actually Checks - and Why It Matters.

By Aplash
Japan Shell Company Acquisition - Solving the Banking Problem by Buying an Existing KK

April 24, 2026

6 min read

Japan Shell Company Acquisition - Solving the Banking Problem by Buying an Existing KK

How Foreign Companies Use Dormant KK and GK Acquisitions to Bypass Japan's Corporate Bank Account Bottleneck

By Aplash
Acquiring a Japanese Company: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide for 2026

April 24, 2026

14 min read

Acquiring a Japanese Company: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide for 2026

Share Purchase vs. Asset Purchase, FEFTA Investment Screening, Due Diligence, and Post-Acquisition Integration: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know

By Aplash
Japan Branch Office vs. Subsidiary: Choosing Your Market Entry Structure

April 24, 2026

12 min read

Japan Branch Office vs. Subsidiary: Choosing Your Market Entry Structure

Representative Office, Branch, or KK/GK Subsidiary: The Structure You Register Today Determines Your Tax Position, Banking Access, and Liability Exposure for Years

By Aplash

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