Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan Business License and Permit Guide for Foreign Companies: Key Kyoninka (許認可) Requirements in Regulated Industries
Incorporating a Japanese entity is step one. In most regulated sectors, it is the easy step.
Japan Annual General Meeting (定時株主総会) Requirements: Complete Guide for Foreign-Owned KK
Timing, Quorum, Minutes, Director Re-election, Remote Procedures, and What Happens If You Skip It
Japan Corporate Restructuring Guide 2026: How to Reorganize a Foreign-Owned KK or GK Without Dissolving and Restarting
A practical guide for foreign owners who need to change structure, bring in investors, consolidate operations, or prepare for exit without winding down their existing Japan entity.
Japan SPC/SPV Guide 2026: How Foreign Investors Structure Project Finance, Real Estate Holdings, and M&A Acquisition Vehicles Using a Japanese KK or GK
A practical framework for PE funds, real estate investors, and corporate development teams on choosing, forming, and operating a Japan special-purpose vehicle.
Japan KK Share Transfer Guide 2026: How to Transfer Shares in a 株式会社, Update the Shareholder Registry, and Handle Stamp Duty
A practical reference for foreign owners and investors navigating the mechanics, approvals, tax, and compliance obligations of a Japanese share transfer.
Japan Sole Proprietorship vs Company: When a Foreign Professional Should Incorporate a KK or GK
Tax Thresholds, Visa Requirements, Banking Reality, and the Credibility Factors That Drive the Decision
Japan Intercompany Agreements for Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries: Service Fees, IP Licensing, Loans, and Transfer Pricing
Why Written Arm's-Length Agreements Must Be in Place Before the First Intercompany Payment, and What the NTA Will Look For
Japan Representative Office (駐在員事務所): Market Testing Without Full Incorporation
What a Rep Office Can and Cannot Do, When Registration Is Required, and How to Know When to Graduate to Full Incorporation
Japan Transfer Pricing for Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries: NTA Rules, Documentation Requirements, and How to Avoid an Audit
Transfer pricing is the single area where the Japan National Tax Agency (国税庁, NTA) concentrates its greatest audit resources against foreign-owned entities. When a Japanese subsidiary transacts...
Japan Statutory Auditor (監査役) Requirements for Foreign-Owned KK: When You Need One, What They Do, and What Happens If You Skip It
Japan's Companies Act (会社法) gives small private Kabushiki-Kaisha, KK (株式会社) the flexibility to operate without a statutory auditor (監査役). Many foreign-owned KKs rely on that flexibility from day...