Japan Entry Guide (Under construction)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Choosing Your Japan Entry Strategy

1-1 How Can a Foreign Company Sell to Consumers in Japan?
1-2 Five Ways to Use Talent in Japan Without Establishing a Japanese Entity
1-3 Japanese Subsidiary vs. Branch Office: Which Is Better for a Foreign Company?

Chapter 2. Selling in Japan

2-1 How Foreign Companies Sell Goods to Consumers in Japan
2-2 Why Do Foreign Companies Need an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) When Importing Goods into Japan?
2-3 How Does Japanese Consumption Tax Apply to Digital Services Provided by Foreign Companies?
2-4 When Is a Company Required to File a Consumption Tax Return?

Chapter 3. Establishing a Japanese Company

3-1 How to Set Up a Japanese Company
3-2 GK vs KK
3-3 Matters to be Decided upon Establishment
3-4 Stated Capital
3-5 Business Manager Visa
3-6 Startup Visa
3-7 Fiscal Year-End

Chapter 4. Managing a Japanese Company: Tax, Accounting and Compliance

4-1 Corporate Tax Overview
4-2 Social Insurance

Chapter 5. Hiring Employees

Chapter 6. Case Studies, FAQ

01 Case Studies
02 FAQ