Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
How to Hire Your First Employee in Japan Without Setting Up a Company (2026 EOR Guide)
Japan has some of the most employee-protective labor law in the world. There is no at-will employment. Dismissing an employee who underperforms requires documented grounds, a process, and a paper...
Japan IOR for B2B Manufacturers: How to Ship to Japanese Distributors and Buyers After the 2023 Reform
For years, overseas manufacturers shipping goods into Japan under a distribution agreement followed a straightforward customs arrangement: name the Japanese distributor as the importer of record...
How to Import from China to Japan - Duties, Compliance and Market Entry Guide 2026
From Chinese Factory to Japan Customs Clearance: What Every Exporter and Buyer Needs to Know
IOR vs ACP for Japan Imports - Which Structure Do You Need in 2026?
Two Legal Pathways for Non-Resident Importers: What Separates Them and When to Use Each
Non-Resident IOR vs. Full Entity - Cost-Benefit Analysis
When to Stay Light with ACP, When to Incorporate, and How to Calculate the Break-Even
EOR Labor Compliance - Japan's Employment Rules for Foreign Companies
What Your Employer of Record Must Get Right - And What You Need to Know
E-Commerce IOR - Selling on Amazon Japan & Rakuten as a Non-Resident
Why Amazon Won't Be Your Importer, and How ACP Solves It
IOR & EOR in Japan - Enter the Market Without an Entity
Test Japan Demand Before Full Incorporation: Importer of Record and Employer of Record Explained
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan — IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026
Lithium Batteries, Compressed Gases, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials: What Japan Requires Before Your Shipment Clears Customs
Japan HS Code Classification — Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports
Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate