PEO vs EOR Japan: which to choose, with costs at 1, 3 and 10 employees
Do you want to hire your first employee in Japan before setting up a Japanese company? EOR Japan solves this
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Documents to Open a Company Bank Account in Japan
A checklist of the documents Japanese banks ask a new foreign-owned company for, covering registry certificates, ID, beneficial owners behind an overseas parent, business evidence and tax-residence forms.
Business Manager Visa to Permanent Residency in Japan
Permanent residency in Japan (PR, 永住 eijū) lets a Business Manager status holder keep living and working in Japan without
Employment law in Japan: A Complete Guide to Labor Laws in Japan for Employers 2026
What happens the day your first Japanese hire signs a contract? Japanese employment law is stricter and more detailed than
US-Japan Tax Treaty 2026 Essential Guide For US Owners
The US-Japan tax treaty can reduce Japanese withholding tax on dividends paid to an eligible US resident. The rate depends
How to Increase Your Company’s Capital in Japan After Incorporation
Learn how to increase company capital in Japan after incorporation, with KK and GK procedures, required documents, registration tax and post-registration updates.
Japan Finance Corporation Startup Loans: A Guide for Foreign Founders
A practical guide to JFC startup financing for foreign founders, covering eligibility, funding uses, documents, business plans and the application process.
Japan Fiscal Year: How to Choose It, When to File, and What to Expect in Year One
Choosing your Japan fiscal year is one of the first decisions you make when setting up a company, and it
Japan Digital Nomad Visa: What It Allows and What It Does Not
Japan digital nomad visa gives you six months in Japan with your overseas job still paying you; the catch is
Japan Maternity Leave: The Essential Employer’s Guide for Startups and Foreign Founders
What happens to your payroll when your first employee tells you she is pregnant? In Japan, maternity leave is funded