Kanagawa Administrative Lawyers Association

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4. Guidance for doing business in JapanExamples of a category of business which requires permission, approval and noticationFor those who intend to work in Japan 1) Guidance for doing business in Japan (Part 1)For a start, set up a base of operations !You will find the following methods of establishment substantially as form of business organization (base of operations).(1)Establishing Representative OfceRepresentative Ofce is to be established as a base of operations for foreign rm to carry into deploying and supporting full-edged operating activities in Japan.Representative ofce is capable of performing such activities as market research, information gathering, purchase of goods, advertising and publicity.However, it is generally impracticable to open a bank account and rentreal estate property, as it is not allowed to directly perform operating activities in the title of Representative Ofce.Eligibility for Employment under the Status of Residence is, in principle, required for such an occasion as foreign nationals are transferred to Japan.(The same shall apply hereafter to each corporate form .)(2)Establishing Branch OfceIt is assumed that foreign firms plan to establish Branch Office, in case they conduct continuous business transactions in Japan.

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