Japan Representative Office

Despite the limited scope of activities it can carry out, a Japan representative office is a useful way for foreign companies to create awareness in Japan via marketing campaigns, or to conduct market surveys prior to establishing a fully-fledged entity there. Healy Consultants assists with all aspects of Japan representative office setup, and the following information will help you determine whether this entity is the optimum corporate structure to meet your business objectives.
Advantages of a Japan representative office
1.	A Japan representative office is an excellent way for foreign companies to create a presence in the Japanese market.
2.	A Japan representative office has no minimum share capital requirement, because it is not a legal entity in Japan.
3.	A Japan representative office is not subject to tax, because it makes no sales.
4.	A Japan representative office can hire staff of any nationality.
5.	There are no director or shareholder requirements for a Japan representative office.
Disadvantages of a Japan representative office
1.	A Japan representative office has no legal status in Japan.
2.	There are restrictions on the activities of a Japan representative office. A Japan representative office can purchase and store assets, conduct marketing work, market surveys, collect information and advertise. A Japan representative office is not permitted to make direct sales.
3.	A Japan representative office is required to rent office space in Japan, and submit a tenancy agreement prior to incorporation.
4.	It can take up to three months to obtain a work permit approval for foreign staff of a Japan representative office.
Healy Consultants fees for a Japan representative Office
International entrepreneurs should budget for Japan representative office set up fees of approximately US$20,370, depending on corporate structure and range of professional services required.
Contact Us
For more information on a Japan representative office, contact email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us in Tokyo at +81 345 801 776.
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