🇯🇵 Business Structures in Japan
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Japan. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Stock Company (KK)
株式会社 (Kabushiki Kaisha)
Min. 1 shareholder
JPY 1 (no statutory minimum since 2006)
2–4 weeks
Foreign companies establishing a full subsidiary in JapanBusinesses seeking to raise capital from Japanese investorsCompanies that need maximum credibility with Japanese clients and partners
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Limited Liability Company (GK)
合同会社 (Godo Kaisha)
Min. 1 shareholder
JPY 1 (no statutory minimum)
1–3 weeks
Small businesses and solo entrepreneurs seeking a simpler, lower-cost structureForeign companies establishing a Japanese subsidiary with no plan to raise external capitalHolding companies and asset management vehicles
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