Company Setup
How to Open and Run a Business in Japan
The master beginner playbook and advanced index for starting and running a business in Japan.
Max Tribut
Policy & Signals
New Founder Compliance Calendar for Japan
A simple recurring checklist so founders do not lose track of the basics.
Visas & Residency
The Founder Visa Reality Check: What Matters and What Does Not
A myth-buster for one of the loudest rumors in the founder community.
Company Setup
First Operational Basics for New Founders
The first-month checklist for turning a launch into a working business.
Company Setup
Taxes, Invoicing, and Getting Paid in Japan
The minimum financial and compliance layer every founder needs to think about early.
Company Setup
Business Bank Accounts and Financial Setup in Japan
How to set up the money side of the business so you can receive payments cleanly.
Company Setup
When to Incorporate in Japan: The Practical Timing Guide
A concrete way to decide when the move from sole prop to company actually makes sense.
Company Setup
KK vs. GK: Choosing the Right Corporate Entity in Japan
A straight comparison of the two structures founders ask about first.
Company Setup
Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation: When to Incorporate
A practical answer for founders who want to know when to move from lean to formal.