Corporate services in Japan
Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Japan: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.
Services in Japan.
Company Registration
Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.
Business Licence Registration
Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.
Visa & Immigration
Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.
Employee Recruitment
Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.
Office Leasing
Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.
Ready-Made Company Transfer
Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.
Japan — key facts.
| Bank Account Opening | 21–40 days |
| Common Entity Type | Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) / Godo Kaisha (GK) |
| Corporate Tax | ~23.2% national + local taxes (effective ~30%) |
| Foreign Ownership | YES 100% foreign ownership allowed |
| Local Agent / Director | Resident representative strongly recommended / often required |
| Incorporation Time | 2–4 weeks |
Account opening process.
Match
We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Japan most likely to approve you.
Build
We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.
Launch
Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.
Land
Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 21–40 days.
Pros & cons of Japan.
Advantages
- World's third-largest economy with deep consumer market
- High-trust business environment
- Strong IP and contract protections
Watch-outs
- Bank account opening notably slow for foreigners
- Japanese-language requirements throughout
- Higher effective tax burden
Ready to set up in Japan?
Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.