Decisions before incorporation
Clarify entity type, company name, business purpose, address, capital amount and directors. Visa and bank-account requirements should also be checked early.
Articles of incorporation and registration
A kabushiki kaisha usually requires notarized articles and registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau. Foreign shareholders or directors may need signature certificates and translations.
Tax filings after incorporation
Initial notifications must be filed with the tax office, prefectural tax office and municipality, including blue-return and payroll-related filings when applicable.
Accounting setup
From the first year, decide how documents, consumption tax, director remuneration and parent-company transactions will be recorded.