IBSC

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In addition to no-cost office facilities the experienced staff of the IBSC will help guide you in reaching your business goals.  JETRO also provides the opportunity for one on one meetings with industry advisors at no cost to you. 

Speak with a representative about my goals in Japan

Clients considering setting up their Japan office have access to all the services necessary to quickly and cost-effectively begin operations.  No-cost services available to clients include:

• Personalized consulting services in both the U.S. and Japan
  
• Access to corporate management advisors in all necessary fields
• Cost simulations and feasability studies
  
• Use of meeting space and exhibition hall
• Introductions to Japanese government agencies
• Market Advisors for specific industry sectors   

Specific knowledge on:
- Annual compensation rates  fact sheet (PDF)
- General doing business in Japan  fact sheet (PDF) 
- Selecting appropriate type of incorporation  fact sheet (PDF)
- Registering your Japan office  fact sheets (PDF)
- Human resources & payroll tax administration  fact sheet (PDF)
- Intellectual property protection fact sheet (PDF)
- Taxes in Japan  fact sheet (PDF)
- Social & labor insurance fact sheet (PDF)
- Visas & work permits  fact sheet (PDF) 

In addition to the above free services, the following are available on a fee basis (these tasks are outsourced) :

- Monitoring research
- Listing candidates for clients and partners
- Setting up appointments with candidates for clients and partners
- Customized market reports