New Company vs. Shelf Company in Japan

The local legislation in Japan is quite flexible, allowing foreign investors to set up various types of business entities or to buy an already-made one, also known as a shelf company.

Why choose to register a new company in Japan?

• • Several business structures to choose from;
• • Usually, it is less expensive than a ready-made company;
• • Presents very little or no risk. The newly incorporated business has not been trading before, therefore, it has not been affected by the actions of the previous officers.

• • Establishing a business address;
• • Deciding on the basic elements and gathering the requested documents;
• • Preparing the Articles of Association;
• • Depositing the capital;
• • Getting ready the documents for the business entity registration;
• • Registering to the registry;
• • Effectuating the tax and insurance related procedures and so on. Our company formation consultants in Japan can provide assistance in opening a new business entity in this country.

Why choose a shelf company in Japan?

• • Less time required in order to be able to start doing business;
• • Less time required to change its ownership when both parties are present;
• • They already have a bank account opened;
• • Some of them might already have a trading history, which presents a greater credibility for future clients;
• • Other advantages: our Japan company formation representatives can provide more information related to these other advantages of shelf companies versus new companies in Japan.