Incorporate in Japan

Fee for setting up a limited liability company (LLC)

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

Following is an example of fees and expenses to incorporate a Japanese Godo Kaisha (GK), also known as limited liability company (LLC).

Items	Fees / Expenses (JPY)	Notes
1. Application for Commercial Registration	136,500	- Checking the same company name - Composing the business purposes - Preparation of the Articles of Incorporation, etc. - Lodging the application of registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
2. Registration tax	57,000 or 60,000	0.7% of the capital or JPY60,000, 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. Revenue stamp for the Articles of Incorporation	Nil or 40,000	In case of electronic notarization, you are exempt from this cost.
6. Out of pocket expenses (local transportation and courier, etc.)	20,000
7. Making corporate seals	approx. 30,000
8. Report to the Bank of Japan	42,000
9. Translation fee	210,000	Translation of incorporation documents
Total
Plan A - Simple type	218,500	The sum of above 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Plan B - Standard type	290,500	Simple type + 7, 8
Plan B + translation	500,500
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.