Basic information to be prepared

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  1. Name of the company

  Provide 1-3 names ending with Co., Ltd./Contract Company in Chinese; Registered address: We can provide.
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  2. Scope of operations

  There are no special restrictions on the scope of business of a Japanese company, but they can be clearly stated in the articles of association. It should be noted that some special industries may need to obtain relevant licenses and certifications.
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  3. Directors and shareholders

  Scanned passport of shareholders/directors; 2 copies of the seal of the legal person/shareholders and notarized certificate with Japanese translation (the seal will be made by yourself, the notary public will pay for the cost, and the original will be sent to Japan); for registration of shareholding in the capacity of a company, the business license, the official seal, the seal of the representative of the legal person and notarization of the address (the representative of the legal person in the country of his/her own residential address) in duplicate with two notarized certificates of the Japanese translation.
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  4. Registered capital

  There is no minimum requirement for registered capital for a Japanese company registered by a foreigner, and 1 yen is acceptable. Registered capital is generally selected 1 million yen, about 50,000 yuan. If you need to open an account, the registered capital is at least 3 million yen, and the registered capital must be paid in.

Registration time: 20 working days

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  Step 1

  Determine the name of the company

  Choose a company name that complies with Japanese law and does not duplicate the name of other companies, usually ending with the word "Corporation".

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  Step 2

  Trade name review

  A search within the relevant administrative region is required to ensure the uniqueness of the name so as not to affect subsequent registrations.

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  Step 3

  Select Registered Address

  A company needs to have a registered address in Japan, which can be either a physical office or the address of a registered agent. - If a foreigner does not hold a long-term visa in Japan, he or she cannot enter into a lease contract, and therefore needs to appoint a person who has a personal account and a resident card in Japan to be the representative in Japan for the purpose of renting an office or store.

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  Step 4

  Determine basic company information

  Determine the type of company, shareholders and directors, registered capital articles of association, shareholders' meeting resolution, board of directors' resolution, certificate of capital contribution and other documents.

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  Step 5

  Apply for registration

  Submit all documents and applications to the Japanese Legal Affairs Bureau for registration. Once the application is accepted and reviewed, the company will be provided with valid documents to complete the registration. -After the registration is completed, you will receive the business license, seal card and articles of incorporation of the Japanese corporation.

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  Step 6

  Opening of bank accounts

  A newly registered company may need to open a bank account, but it may be difficult for a foreigner to open a bank account in Japan, and having a Japanese representative to open an account will have a greater chance of success.

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  Step 7

  tax registration

  Upon incorporation, the company will need to be registered for tax purposes and communicate with state tax and municipal authorities. Depending on the needs, it may be necessary to apply for the appropriate visas and business licenses.