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Start a Franchise Business in Japan
Updated on Wednesday 25th January 2023 Rate this article
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The concept of franchising represents a way through which a successful business or brand can expand rapidly by offering a business model which works with local owners of local businesses. Franchise owners invest a franchise fee in return for the ownership of a business which is proven to be successful. In this article, our company formation consultants in Japan explain different aspects related to how to start a franchise business in Japan.Common methods of domestic and international franchising in Japan
The most commonly utilized method for local franchising in Japan is the direct franchising. Large franchise chains, like convenience stores, have an area franchisee which deals with multi-unit franchises in a certain area.
The domestic legislation or commercial issues do not affect the prevalence of, or the preference for, these methods domestically. Our Japan company formation advisors can offer more information related to these methods.
International franchisors in Japan generally utilize master franchise agreements to operate in the domestic market.
These agreements are mainly used because it is quite hard to verify and manage the daily activities of a franchise business from outside of the country.
A local brand which intends to expand its business outside of the country generally utilizes a simple licensing or franchising agreement.
The main factors which establish the structure utilized include:
• Domestic regulations on licensing or franchising are stringent;
• The franchisor wants to maintain the business style.
A brief overview of the franchising businesses in Japan
Usually, franchisors in Japan are set up as joint-stock companies. The opening of such business entities in the country is effectuated by following the Companies Act and they are administered by the Ministry of Justice.
The joint-stock company formation in Japan necessitates the articles of incorporation and other incorporation documents to be made ready and registered at the appropriate legal affairs bureaus. Our company registration agents in Japan can assist you to open such a company here.
After the incorporation, the business owners have to prepare the financial statements and so on and to organize a shareholders’ meeting every year.
If you would like to know more about buying a franchise in Japan, or for assistance related to setting up a company in Japan, please get in touch with our friendly staff.
Foreign nationals who will run a business in Japan and reside in the country for mid or long-term purposes will need to comply with a set of requirements. They will also obtain a residence card, a certificate that proves that they have the right to Japan residency. Our team can give you more information about the steps you need to follow and the general immigration procedures.
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Call us now at +81 03-6414-4102 to set up an appointment with our company formation agents in Tokyo, Japan. Alternatively you can incorporate your company without traveling to Japan.
As our client, you will benefit from the joint expertize of local and international consultants. Together we will be able to offer you the specialized help you require for your business start-up in Japan.
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