FAQ
Q1. How long does it take to establish a Japanese corporation and what procedures are required?
A. In general, it takes about 3 to 5 weeks to complete registration to establish a corporation in Japan, and 2 to 3 weeks to set up other administrative tasks.
LinkThink provides one-stop support for the entire process, from selecting a corporate form (joint corporation, limited company, etc.) that suits your business purpose, to registering your seal, drafting articles of incorporation, notarization, registration application, and invoice registration response.
We will also provide you with a list of documents and timeline required for your consultation.
Q2. Is it necessary to comply with the invoice system to enter the Japanese market?
A. Yes, the invoice system that will be implemented from 2023 is very important in Japanese business-to-business transactions.
Since we prefer to deal with registered businesses (invoice issuers) for VAT deduction, registration is almost essential to ensure trust and actual transaction.
LinkThink provides dedicated support in cooperation with accounting firms, from registration to tax response.
Q3. What marketing channels are effective when entering the Japanese market?
A. Japan is a market where micro-marketing based on SNS and communities is highly developed.
In particular, for B2C brands, Twitter(X), Instagram, and LINE are key, while for B2B, traditional referrals, industry conferences, and PR media exposure are more effective than LinkedIn.
LinkThink designs channel strategies and local content templates that are suitable for your industry.
Q4. Can I start a business in Japan without incorporating a corporation?
A. Having a legal entity is almost mandatory for substantive transactions, such as building trust, dealing with taxes, and invoicing. LinkThink can help you with a phased approach: preliminary pilot design → expanded incorporation → actual sales execution.
Q5. As we are an early-stage startup, our budget is not large. How can we prepare to enter the Japanese market?
A. LinkThink understands the situation of early stage companies. Our Starter Plan is designed to help you get started with minimal risk, allowing you to incorporate and take care of the necessary administrative tasks first, and then expand marketing, sales, partner outreach, and more with modular plans as you grow.
LinkThink can design a customized, step-by-step plan for you from incorporation to execution to help you enter and grow in the Japanese market. If you'd like to learn more, we'd be happy to guide you through a free consultation. Take the first step into Japan with LinkThink today.