Our Services

Comprehensive legal and business structuring for companies and professionals engaging with Japan.

Company Formation & Registration

We structure and implement company formation projects for foreign entrepreneurs and international companies establishing a legal entity in Japan, from preparing all required documents to completing registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
Our services include Articles of Incorporation preparation and notarization, company registration (Kabushiki Kaisha or Godo Kaisha), and coordination of documents for foreign shareholders or directors.
Communication and documentation can be provided in English. This service is also available as part of our “Incorporation & Setup Support Packages”.

Legal &
Business Advisory

Our integrated advisory service combines legal certainty with business and strategic expertise.
While the Judicial Scrivener (Shihoshoshi) handles incorporation and registration, our consulting team guides clients through strategic pre-entry considerations, business planning, and structured preparation for entering the Japanese market.
This combined “Japan Market Entry Starter Package” offers foreign clients a single, transparent and legally sound process, from early decision-making through company formation to operational setup.

Expat Support Japan
International

We coordinate administrative and practical matters for expats related to relocation between Japan and other countries.
Our services cover core administrative procedures before, during, and after relocation.
For structured administrative support, we offer “Administrative Support Packages for Foreigners moving to Japan”. In addition, we provide dedicated “Administrative Support Packages for Japanese nationals returning to Japan”, designed for clearly defined relocation and return scenarios.

Visa & Immigration Support

We provide structured assistance with business, investor, and family visa applications, residence status changes, and long-term compliance under Japanese immigration law. Visa support is available through our trusted partner network. Our goal is to make the visa process clear, efficient, and fully compliant with Japanese immigration law.

Real Estate & Inheritance Registration

We handle real estate related registration matters in Japan, including property ownership transfers and formal documentation procedures. Our services focus on registration execution, administrative coordination, and legally compliant documentation handling under Japanese law.

Our support is provided through dedicated “Real Estate Registration Support Packages”.
For inheritance related matters, we also offer “Inheritance & Succession Registration Support Packages”, including foreign property owners and cross-border cases.

Indicative fees depending on scope and complexity.
Fees are determined based on the nature of the service and individual circumstances.

Starting a Company in Japan

One of the most common questions international founders ask is:

Should we establish a Godo Kaisha (GK) or a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK)?

Both structures are legally possible with relatively low capital, but they differ in governance, market perception and regulatory requirements.

Below is a simplified overview of the incorporation process.

GK Incorporation Timeline

Below is a simplified timeline of the typical company incorporation process in Japan for a Godo Kaisha (GK).

KK Incorporation Timeline

Below is a simplified timeline of the typical company incorporation process in Japan for a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK).

Professional Guidance

While the formal incorporation process may appear straightforward, in practice many international founders encounter challenges regarding documentation, shareholder structure, visa implications and communication with Japanese authorities.

Our team supports international clients throughout the entire incorporation process, from strategic preparation to successful registration.

Tailored Legal & Business Solutions

Every client has unique goals, from establishing a company to securing long-term compliance or investing in real estate.
At N&E Consulting, we combine certified legal precision with international experience to deliver solutions that are both reliable and practical.

Our approach is transparent, triilingual, and hands-on:
we ensure that every legal and business process is not only compliant but also easy to understand and execute, bridging professional standards between Japan and Europe.