All pathways
Every company type, in one place.
Six building blocks cover almost everything a foreign founder needs. Find the ones that fit your situation.
Incorporation
株式会社
Kabushiki Kaisha (KK)
The standard joint-stock company. Most credible form, but costlier to set up.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL ¥1 (no minimum)
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes
Incorporation
合同会社
Godo Kaisha (GK)
An LLC-style entity. Cheaper and faster than a KK, popular with startups.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL ¥1 (no minimum)
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes
Visa
経営・管理
Business Manager Visa
The residence status that lets you run your own company in Japan.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL ¥5M guideline
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes
Tax
法人税
Corporate Tax
National corporate income tax plus local enterprise and inhabitant taxes.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL ~23–30% effective
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes
Operations
本店
Registered Office
A real physical address is required to incorporate and keep the visa.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL Required
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes
Operations
実印・印鑑登録
Registered Seal
The registered personal seal (jitsuin) you need to sign company deeds.
- CAPITAL
- CAPITAL ~¥5–20k
- FOREIGN-OWNED
- FOREIGN-OWNED yes