Guides
Practical reading paths for founders in Japan
Each guide brings related articles together in a clear sequence, so readers can move from first questions to the next useful step.
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Begin with the beginner journey, then move into taxes, visas, or day-to-day operations. Each guide shows who it is for, what it covers, and the best order to read it in.
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Start a Business in Japan
Choose the right structure, incorporate at the right time, and get your company set up properly.
11 articles • Available now • Open guide overview →
Best for first-time founders
Available nowStart a Business in Japan
Choose the right structure, incorporate at the right time, and get your company set up properly.
11 articles • Open guide →
Best for financial setup
Coming soonTaxes, Accounting, and Getting Paid
Set up clean financial operations, understand the main taxes, and avoid early compliance mistakes.
6 articles • Open guide →
Best for immigration planning
Coming soonFounder Visas and Residency
Understand which visa path fits your situation and how business setup connects to immigration reality.
7 articles • Open guide →
Best for day-to-day operations
Coming soonRunning Your Company in Japan
Build the operational habits, admin systems, and setup choices that keep the business stable after launch.
5 articles • Open guide →
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Guide 1
Start a Business in Japan
Best for first-time founders
Available nowChoose the right structure, incorporate at the right time, and get your company set up properly.
- • How to Open and Run a Business in Japan
- • Do You Need to Formalize Side Income in Japan? When to Stay Casual, Register a Sole Proprietor, or Incorporate
- • Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation: Do You Need to Incorporate in Japan?
Guide 2
Taxes, Accounting, and Getting Paid
Best for financial setup
Coming soonSet up clean financial operations, understand the main taxes, and avoid early compliance mistakes.
- • Taxes, Invoicing, and Getting Paid in Japan
- • Bookkeeping and Accounting for Non-Japanese Speakers
- • Corporate Tax in Japan: What First-Year Founders Need to Know
Guide 3
Founder Visas and Residency
Best for immigration planning
Coming soonUnderstand which visa path fits your situation and how business setup connects to immigration reality.
- • Founder Visa Reality Check
- • The Business Manager Visa: A Complete Guide
- • How to Change Your Visa Status to Business Manager
Guide 4
Running Your Company in Japan
Best for day-to-day operations
Coming soonBuild the operational habits, admin systems, and setup choices that keep the business stable after launch.
- • First Operational Basics for New Founders
- • How to Incorporate a Company in Japan (Step by Step)
- • Corporate Address & Office Space for Foreign-Founded Companies
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Company Setup
Choosing a starting structure, deciding when to incorporate, and building a clean launch path.
11 articles
Visas & Residency
Founders' immigration questions, visa myths, and practical residency guidance.
0 articles
Policy & Updates
The updates, rumors, and regulatory shifts that deserve real attention.
0 articles
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