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Virtual Phone Number in Japan: What Foreign Founders Actually Need

By Laurel / 2026年9月2日

You have been told you need a Japanese phone number, and the vendor sites make it sound like a five-minute

English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan: A Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
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English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan: A Trusted Complete Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs 2026

By May / 2026年9月1日

English-speaking business lawyers in Japan can help foreign entrepreneurs navigate unfamiliar legal requirements when starting or expanding a business. From incorporating

Certificate of Eligibility in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
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Certificate of Eligibility in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs 2026

By May / 2026年9月1日

If you are planning to start or expand a business in Japan, the Certificate of Eligibility, or COE, is an

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Renewal Checklist for Business Manager Visa (2026 Rules)

By heikinwongu / 2026年8月20日

The renewal document list grew in 2025. If you were last in front of Immigration two or three years ago,

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How to Renew Your Business Manager Visa in Japan in 2026

By heikinwongu / 2026年8月19日

If you already hold a Business Manager Visa, you have probably seen the ¥30 million headlines. The harder question is

Setting Up a United States Company in Japan: What US Founders Need to Know
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Setting Up a United States Company in Japan: What US Founders Need to Know

By May / 2026年8月6日

Setting up a United States company in Japan can mean a few different things. You might be a US company

Representative Director in Japan
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Representative Director in Japan: What Every Foreign Founder Needs to Know

By Suleyma Galindo / 2026年8月5日

If you are setting up a company as a foreign founder, one question will come up almost immediately: Who will

Director salary in Japan compared across finance, pharma, IT, and manufacturing
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Director Salary in Japan: 2026 Benchmarks by Industry, Company Size, and Region

By RyanEl-Annan / 2026年8月5日

Key Takeaways Introduction Director salary in Japan is one of the hardest numbers for foreign executives and founders to pin

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Certificate of Incorporation in Japan

By Jet Sanchez / 2026年7月2日

Key Takeaways What is a Certificate of Incorporation in Japan? A certificate of incorporation is one of the most important

The Guide to Closing a Company in Japan
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The Guide to Closing a Company in Japan

By RyanEl-Annan / 2026年6月29日

Closing a KK (株式会社 / Kabushiki Kaisha) or GK (合同会社 / Godo Kaisha) is the final stage of the company

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