Expert support for forming a stock corporation (KK) or LLC (GK). From corporate registration, capital payment, and notarization of the articles to tax registration and bank account opening — leave it all to WINNER BUSINESS CONSULTING. As fast as Within 2 weeks The company is established.
| Item | Stock corporation (KK) | LLC (GK) |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory DIY cost (registration license tax, notarization, etc.) | About ¥250,000 (registration license tax ¥150,000 + notarization ¥52,000, etc.) | About ¥100,000 (registration license tax ¥60,000, etc.) |
| WBCG service fee (tax incl.) | Formation only ¥385,000 Formation + Business Manager visa ¥880,000 | Formation only ¥330,000 Formation + Business Manager visa ¥825,000 |
| Days to form | 2–4 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Minimum capital | ¥1 or more Visa application ¥5,000,000+ (after the Business Manager visa reform: ¥30,000,000+) | ¥1 or more |
| Representative's name | Representative Director | Representative member |
| Investor's name | Shareholders | Members (investing members) |
| Financial-disclosure obligation | Required Official Gazette publication costs about ¥60,000/year | Not required |
| Notarization of articles | Notarization required (about ¥52,000) | Not required |
| Social credibility | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Ease of financing / borrowing | ★★★★★ Widely accepted by banks | ★★★ Restricted at some banks |
| Equity financing | Can raise funds by issuing shares | Not suitable (requires consent of all members) |
| Who it's for | Business Manager visa Long-term growth Fundraising plan | Small scale Cost-sensitive at the start Solo operation |
| Plan | Item | Fee (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| Company Formation + Business Manager visa (Plan A) | Co., Ltd. (KK) | ¥880,000 |
| LLC (Godo Kaisha) | ¥825,000 | |
| Highly Skilled Business Manager visa add-on | +¥55,000 | |
| Company formation only (Plan B) | Co., Ltd. (KK) | ¥385,000 |
| LLC (Godo Kaisha) | ¥330,000 | |
| Corporate investment add-on | +¥33,000 | |
| Additional support services | Capital-receiving account rental *1 | ¥110,000 |
| Corporate bank account opening support *2 | ¥66,000 | |
| File a business-opening notice with the tax office | ¥22,000 | |
| Various corporate-change registrations | Quoted separately (see §9) |
| Period | Required items | Reference cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Bookkeeping, labor administration, and withholding-tax payment | ¥11,000+/mo (bookkeeping service) |
| Each April | Fixed-asset tax filing (if you hold fixed assets) | Based on asset valuation |
| Each May–July | Consumption-tax filing & payment (taxable enterprises) | Depends on sales |
| Each July | Annual labor-insurance renewal | Depends on headcount |
| Within 2 months of the fiscal year-end | Corporate and local tax year-end filing Updating officer registration (at term expiry) | Tax depends on profit Registration ¥30,000+ |
| Within 10 years | Officer-term renewal registration | ¥30,000+/case |
All common post-formation changes can be handled together. We Osaka & Tokyo locations We work long-term with several judicial and administrative scriveners, including Foreign Exchange Act handling(registration for foreign shareholders/investment), andReal-estate registration specialist、Corporate registration specialist, allowing us to assign the right expert for your case.
| Change item | Registration license tax | WBCG service fee | Documents to provide |
|---|---|---|---|
| ① Head office relocation (company address change) | Within jurisdiction ¥30,000 Outside jurisdiction ¥60,000 |
Quoted separately | Proof of new address, articles of incorporation, minutes of the shareholders' or board meeting, and a seal-registration form (if moving outside the jurisdiction) |
| ② Trade-name change (company name change) | ¥30,000 | Quoted separately | Shareholders' meeting minutes, new articles, and trade-name search results |
| ③ Business-purpose change (amending the purpose in the articles) | ¥30,000 | Quoted separately | Shareholders' meeting minutes and a new list of business purposes (see e-mokuteki.com for reference) |
| ④ Officer changes (appointment, retirement, or addition of directors) | Capital ¥100M or less: ¥10,000 Capital over ¥100M: ¥30,000 |
Quoted separately | Acceptance of appointment, seal certificate (for new appointees), resignation notice (for those retiring), and minutes |
| ⑤ Officer reappointment registration (reappointment at term end) | Same as above ¥10,000 / ¥30,000 | Quoted separately | Shareholders' meeting minutes & acceptance of appointment |
| ⑥ Change of officer's address | ¥10,000 | Quoted separately | Proof of new address (residence certificate or residence card) |
| ⑦ Capital increase / decrease | Capital increase × 7/1000 (minimum ¥30,000) |
Quoted separately | Minutes of the special shareholders' resolution, proof of capital-increase payment, and public notice (for capital reductions) |
| ⑧ Change in total authorized shares | ¥30,000 | Quoted separately | Minutes of the special shareholders' resolution and the new articles |
| ⑨ Equity transfer (transfer of shares / investment interest) | Case by case | Quoted separately | Equity-transfer agreement, minutes approving the transfer, and the shareholder registry before and after the transfer |
| ⑩ Real-estate title transfer (individual → company, etc.) | Fixed-asset valuation × 20/1000 | Quoted separately | Sales contract, fixed-asset valuation certificate, registration identification information, seal certificate, residence card, and sales receipt |
| ⑪ Dissolution & completion-of-liquidation registration | Dissolution ¥30,000 Completion of liquidation ¥2,000 |
Quoted separately | Minutes of the special shareholders' resolution, liquidator's acceptance of appointment, change notification, and the tax return for the fiscal year in which residual assets are determined |
| ⑫ Entity conversion (LLC → stock corporation) | ¥30,000 + ¥150,000～ | Quoted separately | Consent of all members, public notice for at least one month, new articles, and a new shareholder registry |
Yes — no Japanese partner is required at all.After the Legal Affairs Bureau abolished the rule that "at least one Representative Director must reside in Japan" in 2015, foreigners can form a stock corporation with 100% sole ownership and serve as Representative Director. However, if you'll apply for a Business Manager visa, having at least one Japan resident (a Japanese national or permanent resident) as a full-time employee makes approval easier.
Yes.You can complete most of the process remotely from overseas. If needed, WBCG handles all local procedures on your behalf. After formation, apply for a Business Manager visa to come to Japan. Please note in particular:
Yes, significantly. Capital was raised from ¥5M to ¥30M or more; new requirements were added, including a full-time hiring obligation and Japanese B2 or above. Existing visa holders have until October 16, 2028 renewals are still covered by transitional measures. For details, see Latest News。
Japanese law doesn't mandate it; you may choose freely. Most companies choose March or December. But from a tax-saving view, we recommend:
At contract time, WBCG gives specific advice based on your business characteristics.
You can start operating once registration is done, but full readiness takes another 1–2 weeks:
WBCG can handle these procedures in parallel so you can start operating as soon as possible.
Yes, but it's not cheap.You can convert an LLC into a stock corporation via "entity conversion," but you'll need:
Costs about ¥150,000+ and takes 2–3 months. If you plan to scale early on, forming a stock corporation outright is more economical.
Capital is more than a "formation threshold" — it has a major impact on taxes and credibility:
We recommend weighing tax benefits vs. credibility vs. visa requirements together. WBCG can run a case-by-case estimate.
Registration only needs an address, not physical space. Common options:
But note: if you apply for a Business Manager visa, Immigration usually requires Private office + company signage; a virtual office won't qualify.
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