Please tell me the most basic method for foreign companies to do business transactions continuously in Japan. It is necessary to have a representative in Japan. ★ Explanation ★ Foreign companies cannot continuously perform transactions in Japan unless they duly appoint and register a representative in Japan (Articles 817 and 818 of the Companies Act)….
During incorporation, we were asked to “decide on a method of public notice”. What does this mean and what should we do? A public notice is a means where a company gives notice to stakeholders such as shareholders, creditors, etc. and other third parties. For most companies, this is through the Kanpo. ★ Explanation ★…
We have plans to further expand our scope of business. Can we simply indicate “any lawful business” in our list of company purpose(s)? We generally recommend specifying your company purpose(s). ★ Explanation ★ A company should state its purpose(s) in its articles of incorporation (Companies Act, Article 27) and listed its register. As the register…
Regarding the signature certificate, I tend to sign not my full name, but a nickname. Would this be a problem? In principle, if the nickname has been verified, there shouldn’t be any problem. ★ Explanation ★ A signature certificate is a type of document issued within Japan than can be used instead of a certificate…
Recruitment Scam Notice Fraud Cases Using the Name of Shiodome Partners Group Shiodome Partners Group has been made aware of unauthorised individuals using the Shiodome Partners name to falsely recruit job-seekers for positions in Japan. Shiodome Partners does not charge fees to job-seekers for its placement service. If you are contacted by one of these…
Unfortunately, certain conditions make renting an apartment somewhat difficult for those who are not Japanese citizens. We will now explain the key issues and what foreigners can do to handle them. Concerns about Foreigners Renting Property The main difficulty faced by foreigners seeking a rental in Japan is the limited number of properties available. A…
Are foreign restaurants popular in Japan? Foreign cuisine is already well established in Japan, with restaurants offering Chinese, Indian, French, Italian, and other cuisines. Japanese locals enjoy these foreign restaurants very much. This is especially true if the business is run by natives of the country and serves authentic cuisine. Many people have the idea…
These days there are many ways to create an enabling environment for setting up a new business in Japan. In this article we will discuss two of them (virtual offices and serviced offices) to help you decide which is right for you. If you are a foreigner who is setting up a company in Japan,…
What is Director’s Remuneration? Director’s remuneration is the salary or wage received by a company director, and is recorded in the company’s articles of incorporation. There are different way of calculating the director’s remuneration, and these are determined by the company’s legislative structure. In some companies, the director will be responsible for determining their remuneration…
In this article, we will explain what you need to know about the legal responsibilities of representative directors and managers of businesses in Japan. It is important for anyone opening a business in Japan to be aware that along with rights, representative directors and managers also take on heavy responsibilities. These include liability for damages….
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