Business In Japan

Doing Business in Japan (pdf, 64kb)
An overview of general business and cultural considerations when traveling to Japan

Establishing a Business in Japan: Overview (pdf, 82kb)
A comparison of the major forms of establishing an office in Japan

Establishing a Representative Office (pdf, 59kb)
Major requirements and considerations when establishing a representative office in Japan

Establishing a Branch Office (pdf 65kb)
Major requirements and considerations when establishing a branch office in Japan

Establishing a Subsidiary: Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) (pdf, 84kb)
Major requirements and considerations when establishing a KK in Japan

Visas and Work Permits (pdf, 61kb)
Overview of different types of visas and work permits in Japan

Annual Compensation Rates in Japan (pdf, 183kb)
A listing of sample salaries for a variety of positions in Japan

Human Resources and Payroll Tax Administration (pdf, 101kb)
An overview and rates for HR and payroll tax considerations in Japan

Social and Labor Insurance (pdf, 69kb)
Current rates and descriptions

Taxes in Japan (pdf, 102kb)
An overview of Japan's tax system, including current tax rates

Intellectual Property Protection (pdf, 67kb)
An overview of the regulations governing intellectual property (IP) in Japan