JAPAN COMPANY FORMATION

Costs for establishing a Japanese corporation

1. Corporation establishment costs: 580,000 yen

2. Estimated government and notary fees: 240,000 yen

3. Other costs: 15,000 yen

4. Capital contribution collection service (optional): 100,000 yen

5. Local virtual office and mail service for 1 year (optional): 185,000 yen

6. EMI virtual account setup arrangement: Free

Total: 1,120,000 yen

Included in the establishment service:

1. Company name duplication check and registration feasibility check

2. Preparation of articles of incorporation and other establishment-related documents

3. Notarization of Articles of Incorporation (required for corporations)

4. Preparation of Capital Contribution Certificate

5. Production of 3 sets of company seals

6. Submission of incorporation documents to the Japanese Ministry of Justice and payment of registration taxes and fees

7. Provision of Certificate of Incorporation and Seal Registration Certificate

8. Provision of Shareholder Register

9. Provision of Company Kit

10. Consultation services related to incorporation

The above amount is based on one shareholder and one director. For two or more shareholders or directors, an additional fee of 45,000 yen per person will apply.
The above amount is based on a capital of 20 million yen or less. For capital exceeding 20 million yen, additional fees will apply.
The above service package does not include notarization fees for documents certifying eligibility as a foreign-invested company. If this service is required, we will provide a separate quote.
The above service package does not include translation costs. If translation is required, separate translation fees will apply.
The above service package is based in Tokyo. If incorporation is requested in another prefecture, additional fees will apply.

Separate Services:

1. Tax-related filings and document submission to the competent tax office: 250,000 yen

(Included: Articles of Incorporation, Application for Approval of Blue Tax Filing, Filing for the Establishment of a Payroll Office, Application for Approval of Special Tax Payment Terms for Withholding Tax, Report on the Acquisition of Shares)

2. Support for opening a local corporate bank account: 500,000 yen (Note: Corporate bank account opening is not available for virtual offices)

3. Notarization of sworn statements for corporate shareholders: Separate quotation

(According to Japanese company law, corporate shareholders of Japanese corporations must prepare sworn statements regarding matters related to company registration approval and the appointment of directors, and have them notarized at the local office where the shareholders are located)

4. If permits or licenses are required: separate quotation

Required documents:

1. Completed application form

2. Passport copies of shareholders/directors

3. Proof of address for shareholders/directors (issued within the last 3 months)

4. Copy of lease agreement (if a separate office is leased within Japan)

5. (For Koreans) Certificate of Signature Authentication (issued by a local residents' center or city office; must be stated for the purpose of establishing a Japanese corporation; the signature must match the one on the passport)

6. (For Koreans) Copy of household registration

Workflow:

1. Submission of required documents

2. KYC/CDD procedures and onboarding process

3. Service contract signing and payment

4. Company name search and registration feasibility check

5. Preparation of lease agreement

6. Preparation of articles of incorporation, review of business activities and regulatory requirements, and preparation of registration documents

7. Individual signatures of shareholders/directors and certification of seals

8. Sign the documents and send them to our office

9. Prepare the seal set

10. Notarization of the Articles of Incorporation

11. Transfer of capital

12. Submit documents to the Japanese Ministry of Justice to proceed with establishment

13. After establishment, apply for the Certificate of Incorporation and Seal Certification

14. Submit the Establishment Report and tax-related documents, and handle other reporting matters

15. Transfer capital to the customer's designated account

16. Production and delivery of company kit

Estimated time required: 4-5 weeks

Cost of establishing a Japanese joint-stock company (capital of 8 million yen or less, based on a single-member company):

1. Company establishment costs: 480,000 yen

2. Estimated government fees: 60,000 yen

3. Other costs: 15,000 yen

4. Capital receipt agency service (optional): 100,000 yen

5. Local virtual office and mail service for 1 year (optional): 185,000 yen

6. EMI virtual account setup arrangement: Free

Total: 840,000 yen

Included in the establishment service:

1. Checking for duplicate company names and confirming registration availability

2. Preparing articles of incorporation and other establishment-related documents

3. Preparing a certificate of paid-in capital

4. Creating three sets of corporate seals

5. Submitting registration documents to the Japanese Ministry of Justice and paying registration taxes and registration fees

6. Providing a certificate of registration and a seal certification

7. Providing a company kit

8. Provision of consultation related to establishment

The above amount is based on a one-person company. For two or more persons, an additional fee of 45,000 yen per person will be charged.
The above service package does not include notarization fees for documents certifying eligibility as a foreign-invested company. If this service is required, we will provide a separate quote.
The above service package does not include translation costs. If translation is required, separate translation fees will apply.
The above service package is based in Tokyo. If establishment is requested in another prefecture, additional fees will apply.

The above amount is based on a capital of 8 million yen or less. If the capital exceeds 8 million yen, additional costs will be incur

Separate Services:

1. Tax-related filings and document submission to the competent tax office: 250,000 yen

2. Support for opening a local corporate bank account: 500,000 yen (Note: Bank account opening is not available for virtual offices)

3. Notarization of sworn statements for corporate shareholders: Separate quotation

(According to Japanese company law, corporate shareholders of Japanese companies must prepare sworn statements regarding matters related to company registration approval and the appointment of directors, and have them notarized at the local office where the shareholders are located)

4. If permits or licenses are required: separate quotation

Required Documents:

1. Completed incorporation application form

2. Copies of passports of shareholders/directors

3. Proof of address for shareholders/directors (issued within the last 3 months)

4. Copy of the lease agreement (if a separate office is leased within Japan)

5. (For Koreans) Certificate of Signature Authentication (issued by a resident center or district office; must be stated for the purpose of establishing a Japanese corporation; the signature must match the signature on the passport)

6. (For Koreans) Copy of the resident registration certificate

Procedure:

1. Submission of required documents

2. KYC/CDD procedures and onboarding process

3. Service contract signing and payment

4. Company name search and registration feasibility check

5. Preparation of lease agreement

6. Preparation of articles of incorporation, review of business activities and regulatory requirements, and preparation of registration documents

7. Individual signatures of shareholders/directors and certification of seal registration

8. Signing of documents and submission to our office

9. Preparation of seal set

10. Capital Contribution Transfer

11. Submit Documents to the Japanese Ministry of Justice for Incorporation

12. Apply for the Certificate of Incorporation and Seal Registration Certificate after Incorporation

13. Submit the Incorporation Report and Tax-Related Documents, and Handle Other Reporting Matters

14. Transfer the Capital Contribution to the Customer's Designated Account

15. Production and Delivery of the Company Kit

Estimated Duration: 4–5 weeks

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