In recent years, Japan, as an important business center in Asia, has attracted a large number of overseas entrepreneurs to invest and establish companies. However, from October 2025, the Japanese government has made a major adjustment to the application requirements for the "Management Visa", raising the minimum registered capital from 5 million yen to 30 million yen, a change that has taken many foreigners who plan to start a business in Japan by surprise. In this article, we will analyze in detail the whole process of Japanese company registration, precautions and provide you with professional solutions in combination with the latest policy.

I. The Truth Behind the Tightening of Japan's Startup Visa Policy

According to the latest survey data, as of July 2025, about 7,000 of the legal entities with a capital of 5 million yen established within two years in Japan have a representative address in China. This phenomenon has drawn the attention of the Japanese government to the issue of "shell companies". After the policy adjustment, the number of newly established companies plummeted to 975 in November 2025, the lowest level in the past two years.

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The policy adjustments are not aimed at foreign entrepreneurs, but to screen applicants with genuine business willingness and ability and to clean up the market environment. Data shows that the number of foreigners staying with business management qualifications has increased from more than 27,000 in 2019 to more than 44,000 by June 2025, with Chinese increasing from 14,442 to 23,747, a significant increase. This indicates that the Japanese market continues to welcome overseas entrepreneurs with compliant management.

Second, the five core advantages of the establishment of Japanese companies

Despite the increased threshold for establishment, registering a Japanese company still offers significant advantages:

1. Access to higher social creditLtd. form is the most recognized in Japan
2. Achieving better tax savings: Reasonable tax planning can reduce the overall tax burden
3. Easier financing: Legal personality facilitates access to bank loans and investments
4. Freedom to set the month of accounts: Flexibility in organizing the financial cycle according to the characteristics of the business
5. Possibility of joining the social security system: Perfect protection for entrepreneurs

C. The whole process of setting up a Japanese company

Phase 1: Determination of basic information (8 key decisions)

1. Choice of company formLtd. is the most common choice, with a high level of social creditworthiness
2. Trade name determination: Kanji, English or kana may be used; note the naming convention.
3. Setting of business scope: Recommendations include potential future business expansion, but no more than 10
4. Registered Address Selection: Physical office or virtual address can be used
5. Setting of registered capital: 30 million yen or more required for management visas under new regulations
6. Establishment date planning: Avoidance of non-working days of the Legal Affairs Bureau is required
7. Accounting year determination: Avoiding conflicts with peak business seasons
8. Directors and Shareholder Structure: At least one director is required, who may also be a supervisor.

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Phase II: Document preparation and formalities

1. Production of company seals: Includes three actual stamps, invoice stamps, and bank stamps
2. Drafting of articles of association: must contain all statutory entries
3. Notarial certification of chartersLtd. is required and costs about 50,000 to 90,000 yen.
4. Payment of registered capital: Remittance to the promoter's personal account and retention of certification
5. Submission of registration to the Legal Affairs Bureau: Preparation of 10 types of documents in approximately 10 working days

Phase III: Post-registration formalities

It is still required after the company registration is completed:

• Declaration of the Tax Administration (establishment declaration, etc.)
• Social insurance enrollment procedures (one legal representative is also required to enroll)
• Opening of corporate bank accounts
• Labor insurance related procedures (if any employee)

IV. Japanese Company Establishment Costs and Time Planning

The statutory fees for the establishment of a corporation are approximately 280,000 yen, including:

• Charter Stamp Duty: 40,000 yen
• Notary fee: 50,000 yen
• Registration license tax: 0.7% of capital (minimum 150,000 yen)
• Stamp production costs: 5,000-50,000 yen

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It usually takes more than 2 weeks from preparation to completion of registration. If you appoint a professional organization to handle the process, you can greatly reduce the preparation time and avoid mistakes.

V. Important considerations under the new regulations

Registered Capital Planning Strategies

The 30 million yen registered capital may seem like a higher threshold, but it actually meets the needs of actual business operations in Japan. This capital can be used:

• Rental of office space
• Initial Staff Recruitment
• Business start-up funds
• Daily operation of the company

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Continuing Compliance Essentials

Even if the company has a deficit, it is still subject to the "equalization portion" of the corporate resident tax. In addition, the company must:

• Timely filing of annual accounts and tax returns
• Maintaining real business premises and operations
• Renewal of business management visas on time
• Compliance with Japanese labor and social insurance regulations

Self-handling vs. entrusting to a professional organization

While it is theoretically possible to register a company on your own, you face many risks:

• Unfamiliar with document formats and requirements, prone to errors
• Language barriers lead to ineffective communication
• Failure to understand the latest policy changes may result in rejection
• Time-consuming and affects main business preparations

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Summary: Opportunities for Japanese entrepreneurship in the new environment

Japan's raising of the threshold for start-up visas has indeed increased the initial investment, but it has also brought about a more standardized market environment. For entrepreneurs who are truly interested in long-term development in Japan, this adjustment, on the contrary, reduces unfair competition and creates better conditions for compliant business.

Whether you are planning to move to Japan on a management visa or simply registering a Japanese company to expand your business overseas, professional and comprehensive planning and execution is required. Choosing an experienced service provider will not only ensure that your company is set up in compliance, but will also lay a solid foundation for subsequent operations.

Enterprise Finance GroupSpecializing in global company registration services, in addition to Japanese company registration, we also provide:

• Domestic company registration (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, etc.)
• Overseas company registration (Hong Kong, USA, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.)
• Hong Kong Identity Card Application and Renewal Services
• Cross-border tax planning and equity structure design
• Corporate Compliance Risk Control Program Development

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