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Starting a business, incorporation, sole proprietorship, taxes, banking, and professional support.
Starting a business in Japan requires checking residence status, registration, taxes, banking, and professional support. Use these guides to understand what to confirm before paying for services or filing documents.
Use this category as a decision path: understand the basics, prepare documents and costs, compare options, then confirm the final checklist.
Business banking in Japan often requires company registration documents, a physical office address, and an explanation of your business purpose. What to prepare.
Read moreJapanese B2B contracts often hide payment timing, cancellation, liability caps, and jurisdiction clauses. What to check before signing as a foreign founder.
Read moreThe Business Manager visa typically needs 5 million yen in capital and a physical office. What the requirements actually are, and how to avoid overpaying agencies.
Read moreA zeirishi (tax accountant) typically costs 20,000-50,000 yen monthly for small business bookkeeping. What to compare beyond price, and questions to ask first.
Read moreIncorporating a KK or GK in Japan costs roughly 60,000-250,000 yen in registration fees alone. What residence status, capital, and address rules to check first.
Read moreFreelancers in Japan file kakutei shinkoku annually and can choose blue or white tax return status. What income counts, what deductions exist, and key deadlines.
Read moreSince 2023, Japan's qualified invoice system affects whether business clients can claim consumption tax credits on what they pay you. Should you register?
Read moreBusiness setup consultants charge widely varying fees for company registration and visa support. Questions that reveal scope, guarantees, and real experience.
Read moreMost work visas require permission before earning self-employed side income. What activities are allowed, what needs approval, and employer contract conflicts.
Read moreGeneral points foreign residents should confirm before starting sole proprietorship work in Japan, including residence status, tax, banking, and professional support.
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