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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (3/11) - Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko

Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko, Member of the House of Councilors, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (2/11) - Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu

Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu, Senior Vice Minister for Reconstruction, followed by a presentation "From Recovery, to Revitalization" by Mr. Daiki Nakajima of JETRO New York during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (1/11) - Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe

Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe, Executive Vice President of JETRO, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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@USTradeRep: Negotiating Objectives: Japan's Participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement http://t.co/AWGI1zJjbt
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Don't forget to follow us for tomorrow's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Chicago http://t.co/vHWcharkFm
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Thanks to all that attended today's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Wash. DC. Thanks to @CSIS for providing the live stream.
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Thank you to Wendy Cutler, Assistant @USTradeRep for Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs, for the Luncheon Address @CSIS #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: We're excited about Japan joining the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: TPP enjoys 55% support amongst the public in Japan #CSISJETRO
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Cutler: Opening the agriculture sector will be difficult but Japan has agreed to put all products on the table for discussion. #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Based on current work, we feel confident on the road map ahead between U.S. and Japan on the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Announced bilateral negotiations on non-tariff measures that will start when Japan joins TPP #CSISJETRO
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Understanding current business laws and regulations in Japan is crucial when establishing a Japan office. JETRO could help you find information on incorporation procedures, obtaining visas, understanding human resource management, and intellectual property protection.

Contact Us to learn more about Japan laws & regulations.

Laws & Regulations

Incorporating Your Business

Definitions and comparisons between the different types of business operations in Japan and the procedures and guidelines for establishing each of these operations.

Visas and Status of Residence

Overview of the procedures required for entry into Japan: conditions of visa types, alien registration process, and information for accompanying family members.

Taxes in Japan

Relevant information on the tax systems that affect foreign businesses in Japan: corporate tax structure, tax treaties, and personal and consumption taxes.

Human Resource Management

Information on Japans labor laws and regulations: recruitment procedures, employment contracts, wages, working hours, workplace rules (including safety and hygiene requirements), resignation and dismissal procedures, social security, health, and pension systems.

Trademark and Design Protection Systems

Overview of Japans trademark and design protection systems including the procedures required for registration.

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