Incorporate in Japan


Fee for branch setup

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

Establish a branch office



Following is an example of fees and expenses to establish a branch office in Japan.
 
Items Fees / Expenses (JPY) Notes
1. Preparation of affidavit 52,500 The affidavit should include the company name, principal office and whatever necessary for commercial registration.
2. Application for commercial registration 52,500 Preparing application documents and lodging them with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
3. Registration tax 90,000  
4. Expense for obtaining the certificates of registraton 3,500 (5 pcs.) JPY1,000 for each copy
5. Expense for obtaining the certificates of seal 1,500 (3 pcs.) JPY500 for each copy
6. Notary fee of the affidavit   Notary fee varies depending on the nationality of your company.
7. Out of pocket expenses (transportation and courier, etc.) 20,000  
8. Making corporate seals approx. 30,000  
9. Report to the Bank of Japan   52,500 Necessary only when a company's nationality is from certain countries or its business are subject to the prior notification based on the FOREX law. Contact us for details.
Total    
Plan A - Simple type  220,000 The sum of above 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Plan B - Standard type  250,000 Simple type + 8
Plan C - Special type  302,500 Standard type + 9 ... When your company's nationality or business is subject to the prior notification under the FOREX law.
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.