🇯🇵 Cost of Setting Up in Japan
Complete cost breakdown for company formation in Japan — formation fees, annual compliance, office space, and structure-specific costs.
Cost Overview
Cost Breakdown (USD)
Formation Cost
JPY 200,000–500,000 (KK); JPY 100,000–300,000 (GK)Annual Compliance
JPY 300,000–1,000,000Office Space
JPY 10,000–50,000/month (virtual office); JPY 200,000–800,000/month (physical office in Tokyo)Cost by Structure
Stock Company (KK)
Minimum CapitalJPY 1 (no statutory minimum since 2006)
Annual CostJPY 300,000–1,000,000
Setup Timeline2–4 weeks
Limited Liability Company (GK)
Minimum CapitalJPY 1 (no statutory minimum)
Annual CostJPY 200,000–600,000
Setup Timeline1–3 weeks
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