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 of up to roughly 14% of qualifying spend (sliding by company size), capped against tax liability. • New innovation box: 30% of qualifying income from self-developed patents and AI software is deductible (FY2025 to FY2031). • Strategic domestic production credits for EVs, green steel, sustainable aviation fuel, and semiconductors. • Carbon-neutral, green-transformation, and digital-transformation investment credits. • Regional investment incentives outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, plus a wage-increase tax credit.
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.
Incorporation
Additional Services
Visas & Residency
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
We forward the documents issued by the registry
Ready to register your company?
Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $4,200 with all government and agent fees included.
No payment required to submit your application