Set Up Your Japanese Company with One Multilingual Professional
From incorporation and commercial registration to Business Manager visa planning, foreign investment filings and real estate matters, Seiwa Legal Office provides coordinated support in English, Chinese and Japanese.
One Point of Contact for Your Entry into Japan
Foreign founders often need to coordinate several procedures at the same time. We review the whole plan first so that incorporation, immigration status, investment regulations and the business premises proceed in the appropriate order.
Company Incorporation & Registration
Advice on choosing a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK), company name, business purposes, capital, shareholders, directors, articles of incorporation and registration.
Business Manager Visa Planning
We examine the office, business scale and business plan requirements and coordinate the timing of the company formation and residence-status application.
FEFTA, Licensing & Real Estate
Where relevant, we identify foreign investment notifications, business licences and the legal procedures connected with offices, shops or real estate.
Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK)?
| Recognition | A KK is widely recognised in Japan. A GK offers flexible management and a comparatively simple incorporation process. |
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| Management | A KK is generally structured around shareholders and directors. In a GK, members who invest in the company normally participate in management. |
| Formation Costs | A GK does not require notarisation of its articles of incorporation, which generally reduces statutory formation costs. |
| Future Plans | The suitable form depends on investors, business partners, financing, succession plans and the intended scale of the business. We explain the practical differences based on your circumstances. |
What We Can Assist With
Pre-incorporation Design
Company type, registered office, business purposes, capital, investors, directors and fiscal year. We can also review information provided in English or Chinese.
Articles & Registration
Preparation of the articles of incorporation, notarial procedures where required, confirmation of capital payment and filing of the incorporation registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
Post-incorporation Guidance
Guidance concerning tax and social insurance professionals, as well as continued assistance with immigration, permits, FEFTA filings and relevant real estate procedures.
From Initial Consultation to Incorporation
Contact
Tell us your business, founders and target date.
Consultation
Online meetings are available.
Plan & Quote
We explain the procedures, order and fees.
Documents & Filing
We prepare documents and file the registration.
Aftercare
Further visa and regulatory support if needed.
Why Choose Seiwa Legal Office?
Three Professional Qualifications
Your matter is reviewed from the combined perspectives of a judicial scrivener, administrative scrivener and licensed real estate transaction specialist.
Direct Support in Three Languages
The qualified professional personally assists you in English, Chinese and Japanese. Chinese communication includes Mandarin, with an understanding of Cantonese.
International Business Experience
Experience in overseas sales and investor relations supports clear communication with foreign founders, overseas headquarters and investors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I establish a Japanese company while living overseas?
In many cases, yes. The necessary documents and practical arrangements depend on your residence, shareholders, directors, banking arrangements and intended business. We will review your individual situation before proposing a procedure.
Should incorporation or the Business Manager visa come first?
The correct sequence depends on the office, capital, business plan and your current immigration status. We coordinate the two processes so that an early decision does not create difficulties later.
How long does company formation take?
The schedule varies according to the company type, the preparation of overseas documents, notarisation and the Legal Affairs Bureau. We provide an estimated schedule after confirming the proposed structure.
Can the entire consultation be conducted in English or Chinese?
Yes. English, Chinese and Japanese consultations are available, including online meetings.
This page provides general information and does not guarantee the outcome of any individual matter. Specific advice is provided after reviewing your circumstances.
Planning to Establish a Company in Japan?
Consultations are available Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 (Japan time), including online meetings.
Contact Us / Book a Consultation
You are welcome to contact us even if your business plan is still at an early stage.