What are the steps to form a company in Japan?
Forming a company in Japan involves several key steps:
- Choose your business structure: Decide between options like Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK), based on your business needs and goals.
- Secure a physical address: Obtain a registered office address in Japan, which is crucial for your company registration.
- Appoint a representative director: For KK, at least one representative director must reside in Japan.
- Prepare articles of incorporation: Draft these essential documents that outline your company’s structure and rules.
- Obtain investor signatures: Have all investors sign the articles of incorporation.
- Notarize documents: Get your articles of incorporation notarized by a Japanese notary public.
- Deposit initial capital: Open a Japanese bank account and deposit the required capital.
- File for registration: Submit your application to the Legal Affairs Bureau.
- Obtain company seal: Create an official company seal after registration.
- Register for taxes: Complete necessary tax registrations with local and national authorities.
- Set up social insurance: Register for social insurance systems for your employees.
At OPEN WORLD, we guide you through each of these steps, ensuring compliance with Japanese regulations while streamlining the process for foreign entrepreneurs.
