Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Acquiring a Japanese Company: A Foreign Buyer's Complete Guide for 2026
Share Purchase vs. Asset Purchase, FEFTA Investment Screening, Due Diligence, and Post-Acquisition Integration: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know
Japan Branch Office vs. Subsidiary: Choosing Your Market Entry Structure
Representative Office, Branch, or KK/GK Subsidiary: The Structure You Register Today Determines Your Tax Position, Banking Access, and Liability Exposure for Years
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan — IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026
Lithium Batteries, Compressed Gases, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials: What Japan Requires Before Your Shipment Clears Customs
Japan HS Code Classification — Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports
Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate
When Your Import Is Too Complex for a Standard ACP
Most ACP providers handle customs declarations. But when your shipment triggers FEFTA, Radio Act, or HS advance rulings — standard ACP stops and regulatory execution starts.
IOR vs ACP — Which Do You Need for Japan Imports?
Choosing the wrong import structure in Japan can cost you millions of yen in unrecoverable tax. Here's how to decide between IOR and ACP — and when you need both.
Japan Corporate Bank Account — Why It's the Hardest Part of Market Entry
The Unwritten Rules of Japanese Banking, and How to Get Approved on Your First Attempt
Japan Company Incorporation — Complete 2026 Guide for Non-Residents
From Zero to Registered Entity: Timeline, Costs, Documents, and How to Do It Entirely from Overseas
KK vs. GK — Choosing the Right Corporate Structure for Japan
Kabushiki Kaisha or Godo Kaisha? The Structure You Choose Affects Banking, Credibility, and Cost for Years.
Non-Resident IOR vs. Full Entity — Cost-Benefit Analysis
When to Stay Light with ACP, When to Incorporate, and How to Calculate the Break-Even