Incorporate in Japan

Fee for branch setup

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

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	5,000 (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	42,000
Total
Plan A - Simple type	221,500	The sum of above 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Plan B - Standard type	293,500	Simple type + 8, 9
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, temporary 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.