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The HTM Knowledge Base contains regulations and procedures on setting up a Kabushiki Kaisha, Godo Kaisha, Branch Office, and Representative Office.

Business Establishment in Japan

Basic Forms of Company. Table of basic forms of company, including specific US, UK, and Japan business entities.

Comparision of Business Entities in Japan. Table comparing business entities in Japan: the Kabushiki Kaisha (K.K.), Godo Kaisha (G.K.), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Branch Office, and Representative Office (a type of non-trading liaison office).

Kabushiki Kaisha. How to set up a K.K. subsidiary of a foreign company in Japan, including accounting, tax, and application regulations and requirements.

Godo Kaisha. Overview of the G.K. company, a kind of corporate partnership, including accounting, tax, and application regulations and requirements.

Godo Kaisha vs. Kabushiki Kaisha. Advantages and disadvantages of a G.K. versus a K.K. company, including setup, management, and accounting and reporting requirements.

Branch Office. How to set up a Branch Office of a foreign company in Japan, including legal, application, and registration requirements, and accounting and tax regulations.

Branch Closure. Procedures and filing requirements to close a Branch Office, including accounting and tax considerations.

Representatitve Office. Overview of setting up a Representative Office (a type of non-trading liaison office) of a foreign company in Tokyo, including accounting considerations, tax issues, and employee registration requirements.

Representative Office Bank Accounts. Japanese bank accounts that can be used by a Representative Office in Tokyo to handle bank transactions in Japan and the procedures for setting them up.

 

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