Practical legal and strategic guidance
for foreign businesses expanding into Japan.
A Japan representative office cannot generate revenue or operate commercially. Understand legal, tax, and visa limitations before choosing this structure.
Foreign companies entering Japan must decide between greenfield incorporation and M&A. A practical comparison of legal risks, speed, and strategic considerations.
Foreign companies acquiring shares or membership interests in Japan face regulatory, labor, and corporate risks. Learn the legal steps, FDI requirements, and practical issues in Japan M&A transactions.
Japanese corporate law allows both board meetings and written resolutions, but procedural mistakes—especially around unanimous consent and representative director authority—can create governance risks. This guide outlines the practical rules foreign companies should understand.
A practical comparison of Japan market entry structures—subsidiary, branch, representative office, and distributor—explaining legal scope, risks, and how to choose the right structure for your business.
