What a Japanese representative director actually is, the authority and liability the role carries, and how to decide who should hold it.
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How Long Does It Take to Set Up a Company in Japan?
A realistic timeline for incorporating in Japan as a foreigner — stage by stage, what causes delays, and why registration is not the finish line.
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Opinion
KK vs GK: Which Company Type Should Foreigners Register?
KK or GK? A plain-English comparison of Japan two main company types for foreign founders — cost, credibility, governance, and which to choose.
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Is It Hard to Do Business in Japan as a Foreigner?
An honest answer on doing business in Japan as a foreigner — what is genuinely easy, what is genuinely hard, and the mistake most newcomers make.
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Do You Need a Japanese Address to Register a Company?
Yes, your Japanese company needs a registered address — but which kind? Virtual, serviced, leased or residential, and where each one breaks down.
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Do You Need a Japanese Partner or Resident Director?
Do you need a Japanese partner or a resident director to incorporate in Japan? The rule changed — here is what is actually required now, and what still helps.
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Can You Own 100% of a Japanese Company as a Foreigner?
Yes — foreigners can wholly own a Japanese company. Here is what full ownership does and does not give you, plus the sectors where limits apply.
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How Do You Transfer Money Into Japan to Fund Your Business?
How to move funding into Japan for your new company — the account problem, the routes that work, and the reporting rules foreign owners miss.
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