Form a Kabushiki Kaisha and unlock the FY2025 Innovation Box
We register your KK or GK at the Legal Affairs Bureau, line up a resident representative director for banking, and structure qualifying IP into the new Innovation Box at roughly 20% effective CIT.
- Bylaws / articles drafting tailored to the activity
- Filing with the local registry, government fees included
- Capital deposit assistance with online bank partners
- Certificate of incorporation delivered digitally
- Bank account introduction (Wise, Mercury, or local partner)
- Tax and VAT registration where applicable
How it works
30-minute discovery call
We confirm entity type, share structure, banking strategy, and tax position, no boilerplate quotes.
We draft, you sign
Bylaws and KYC handled remotely. You sign electronically; we file with the registry the same day.
Bank account opens
Direct intro to the bank that fits your profile. Most accounts open within 5–14 days of incorporation.
Why incorporate in Japan
Innovation Box from FY2025
Qualifying income from Japan developed patents and AI software IP lands at roughly 20% effective CIT, against the combined ~30.62% baseline from national, local inhabitants, and enterprise taxes. Designed for resident R&D.
SME rate at 15%
Companies with paid in capital under JPY 100M pay 15% national CIT on the first JPY 8M of taxable income. Stacks naturally with the Innovation Box for founder stage companies keeping capital lean.
86 double tax treaties
Treaty network including the US, UK, Singapore, Germany, France, and India, plus Japan's status as the second largest Asia Pacific consumer market. METI and JETRO actively subsidise foreign founder entry.
Clear KK and GK options
KK (Kabushiki Kaisha) is the credibility standard for fundraising and enterprise sales. GK (Godo Kaisha) is cheaper to run and used by Apple Japan, Google Japan, and Amazon Japan. We pick based on your customer profile.
"They lined up a resident representative director on day one. Without it, MUFG would not have opened our account and the whole launch would have stalled by 3 months."
"KK over GK was the right call for Japanese enterprise sales. Customers asked for the toki shomeisho on the first procurement call and we had it ready."
Frequently asked questions
Ready to incorporate?
A 30-minute discovery call confirms entity, capital, and banking strategy, before you commit.