Company Registration in Japan
Japan offers excellent opportunities for international businesses. We connect you with trusted local partners who handle every step of the company registration process, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.
Tax Rates
Special Taxation Terms & Incentives
• R&D tax credit: 2-14% of qualifying expenditure, with additional credits for open innovation • National Strategic Special Zones: regulatory relaxation and tax incentives for designated projects • Regional Revitalization Tax Incentive: special depreciation or tax credits for investment in local areas • Tax credits for wage increases: 15-40% of incremental wage costs for qualifying companies • Angel tax system: income deduction or capital gains benefits for investment in qualifying startups • Qualified foreign company incentive: accelerated depreciation and credits in special economic zones
Crypto & Digital Assets
AllowedTrading allowed (not legal tender, but some shops accept voluntarily). 15+ local exchanges registered with FSA. Capital gains taxed as misc income (up to 55%). Strong AML/KYC, mandatory reporting. Exchanges regulated as financial institutions.
Banking
Available but local office needed
With residence/long-term status
Legal & Compliance
Serious office/staff required
Extensive
Ownership Structure
100% foreign ownership allowed in virtually all sectors (except radio/TV >20% foreigners prohibited). Japanese LLC (GK) or corp (KK) can be fully foreign-owned. No citizenship restrictions for directors, but at least one rep must have Japan address (usually local director/rep).
Ideal For
Japanese market entry
Good to Know
Very developed, high-tax
Japan Registration Services & Pricing
All-inclusive pricing - every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.
What's Included in Japan Registration
- Company registration with local authorities
- Business license
- Company seal/stamp
- Certificate of incorporation
- Basic compliance setup
How to Register a Company in Japan
Submit Application
Upload your documents online
Document Review
We verify everything is in order
Government Filing
We handle all official submissions
Company Ready
Receive your official documents
Ready to Register Your Company?
Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $4,200 - all government and agent fees included.
No payment required to submit your application