To register a company in Japan, whether you are a Japanese native or a foreigner, you need to follow a certain process. The following are the basic steps for company registration in Japan:
1.Determine the type of company:
Choosing the type of company, the most common types of companies in Japan are Kabushiki Kaisha Co., Ltd. (similar to a joint-stock company) and Godo Kaisha (similar to a limited liability company).
2.Prepare a company name:
Choose a unique company name and confirm that the name has not been registered. In Japan, the company name must be in Japanese, but English letters or Arabic numerals can be used as auxiliaries.
3.Confirm the registered address:
Provide the company's registered address, which needs to be physically present and can be used to receive mail and other communications.
4.Identification of Directors and Shareholders:
Identify the directors and shareholders of the company. In Japan, a company needs at least one director and one shareholder. Directors and shareholders can be the same person or different people.
5.Preparation of Articles of Association:
Prepare articles of association detailing how the company operates, rights and obligations, etc.
6.Submit an application for registration:
Submit all necessary documents to the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Registration or other relevant registration authority. These documents include the Articles of Association, proof of identity of directors and shareholders, proof of registered address, etc.
7.Complete Registration:
Once all the documents have been reviewed and approved, the company will be officially incorporated and will receive a certificate of incorporation.
8.Follow-up procedures:
After the registration is completed, the company needs to go through some follow-up procedures, such as opening a bank account, conducting tax registration, etc.
It is important to note that the above steps are for reference only, and the specific process may change according to Japan's corporate law and related laws.