Investing in Japan

Investing in Japan has a reputation for being challenging to entrepreneurs, because of sometimes stifling business startup regulations and complex laws. However, the outlook for investing in Japan took a positive turn in 2006 when a new company law was introduced. This has helped streamline the startup process with the aim of stimulating a wave of investing in Japan. Healy Consultants has invested time to understand the way business is done in Japan, and we are able to translate this experience to the benefit of clients planning on investing in Japan. Some of our services related to investing in Japan include:
1.	Understanding Japanese business culture is fundamental to successfully investing in Japan. Healy Consultants offers a comprehensive business orientation service to clients investing in Japan, including Japanese language and business etiquette courses, tailored chauffeur-driven guided tours of key points of business interest (e g industrial parks, special economic zones) and banks, as well as city tours of Tokyo and other major cities.
2.	Setting up the correct corporate structure is key to successfully investing in Japan, especially given the different types of company available in the country. Healy Consultants can advise on Japan company formation and engineer a structure to meet your exact needs.
3.	One of the keys to successfully investing in Japan is developing a reliable network of business contacts and service suppliers. Healy Consultants has international clients with vast experience of investing in Japan. Subject to approval, we are able to provide introductions to key businesspeople in Japan.
4.	If you are considering investing in Japan, Healy Consultants can introduce potential joint venture partners. To support this, we can prepare detailed business plans on your behalf to present to your potential investors.
5.	Opening an international corporate bank account is crucial to support the activities of entrepreneurs investing in Japan. Healy Consultants can assist in opening a corporate bank account either in Japan or in another jurisdiction, according to your needs.
6.	For entrepreneurs planning to move to Japan to oversee their investments, Healy Consultants can help provide a comprehensive relocation service. Working with a leading relocation agent in Japan, we can assist with all aspects of the move. Services include:
	i) Obtaining Japanese employment and residence visas for the investor and his/her family;
	ii) Japanese employment and residence visas for staff;
	iii) Introductions to real estate agents in Tokyo and other major cities;
	iv) Introductions to banks in Japan or the region for mortgages, personal bank accounts etc;
	v) Assistance with locating a suitable international school in Japan for the family.
7.	Following company setup, entrepreneurs investing in Japan can take advantage of the services of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), which has offices in major cities in Japan. While the Japanese government provides no specific incentives for those investing in Japan, the country has several inherent advantages. For example, Japan is a research & development leader; it is the world's second biggest economy; and entrepreneurs investing in Japan and nurturing their relationships with Japanese partners will often benefit from unique loyalty.
8.	Other support services provided by Healy Consultants to entrepreneurs investing in Japan include:
	i) Accounting and taxation services;
	ii) Virtual Office services;
	iii) Human resource support;
	iv) Marketing services;
	v) Assistance with obtaining corporate finance;
	vi) IT Support services; and
	vii) Translation services
Contact Us For more information on investing in Japan, email email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us in Tokyo at +81 345 801 776.. Back to Japan Company formation page.

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