Incorporate in Japan


Fee for setting up a joint-stock company (KK)

Fee for setting up a joint-stock company (KK) / LLC (GK) / branch / consultation service

Establish a subsidiary (KK)



Following is an example of fees and expenses to incorporate a joint-stock corporation in Japan.
 
Items Fees / Expenses (JPY) Notes
1. Application for Commercial Registration 157,500 - Checking the same company name
- Composing the business purposes
- Preparation of the Articles of Incorporation, minutes of general meeting, directors' meeting, etc.
- Lodging the application of registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
2. Registration tax 147,000 or 150,000 0.7% of the capital or JPY150,000, whichever is higher. (In case of application using the Internet, you can save JPY3,000)
3. Expense for obtaining the certificates of registraton 3,500 (5 pcs.) JPY700 for each copy
4. Expense for obtaining the certificates of seal 1,500 (3 pcs.) JPY500 for each copy
5. Notary fee of the Articles of Incorporation 52,000  
6. Revenue stamp for the Articles of Incorporation Nil or 40,000 In case of electronic notarization, you are exempt from this cost.
7. Bank charges for handling the capital n/a  The charge varies from bank to bank.
8. Out of pocket expenses (local transportation and courier, etc.) 20,000  
9. Making corporate seals approx. 30,000  
10. Report to the Bank of Japan   42,000  
11. Translation fee  262,500 Translation of incorporation documents
Total    
Plan A - Simple type * Bank charge for handling capital is not included.  381,500 The sum of above 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
Plan B - Standard type * Bank charge for handling capital is not included.  453,500  Simple type + 9, 10
Plan B + translation  716,000  
Optional items:
Consultation and report for
tax purposes,
social security insurance (health insurance and a pension),
labouring insurance (industry injury insurance, unemployment insurance),
VISA,
temporary office,
nominee director
Fees available upon request If you do not handle these procedures on your own, specialists in alliance with our office will perform the duties.