Japan Company Incorporation & Setup Support Packages
Practical incorporation and setup support for businesses entering Japan
Entering the Japanese market starts with a legally sound company structure but for many businesses, especially individual founders, the real challenge begins after incorporation.
Our Incorporation & Setup Support Packages are designed for clients who want to establish a Japanese entity and become operational without engaging in strategic or regulatory consulting at an early stage.
These packages focus on execution, coordination, and operational readiness, while keeping scope and responsibility clearly defined.
Who these packages are for
These support packages are particularly suitable for:
individual founders and small teams
businesses entering saturated or highly regulated markets
clients who want to execute first, not evaluate strategy
companies that already have a clear business plan and decision framework
For clients seeking strategic assessment, market feasibility analysis, or regulatory decision-making support, we offer separate consulting packages.
What these packages are not
To avoid misunderstandings, our incorporation support packages do not include:
business model evaluation
market feasibility analysis
licensing strategy or regulatory consulting
authority communication or representation
success guarantees
Our role is to enable setup and coordination, not to make business decisions on your behalf.
| Scope | Package 1 | Package 2 | Package 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incorporation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Office / Office | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank Support | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regulatory Bridge | – | – | ✓ |
| Consulting | – | – | – |
1. Company Incorporation (Basic)
This package covers the legal formation and registration of your Japanese company.
Scope
GK or KK incorporation and registration
preparation and filing of incorporation documents
coordination with the Legal Affairs Bureau
company seal (inkan) coordination
basic incorporation timeline and checklist
Fee
from JPY 200,000
(typical range: JPY 200,000 – 400,000
external fees, notary fees, registration taxes not included)
This package establishes your legal entity only.
It does not include post-incorporation operational support.
2. Incorporation + Operational Setup Support
This package supports clients in becoming operational in Japan after incorporation, focusing on practical setup and coordination.
Includes all services from Package 1. Additional setup support may include:
virtual office or office location coordination (registration-ready address)
bank account opening preperation and coordination:
shortlisting 3–5 suitable Japanese banks
explanation of requirements and practical differences
support with application forms and documentation
preparation for submission (one primary bank)
sequencing guidance: incorporation → bank → next steps
Scope clarification
advisory and coordination support only
no guarantee of bank approval
no regulatory or licensing advice
Additional fee
from JPY 200,000
(typical range: JPY 200,000 – 400,000)
The exact scope depends on the client’s setup requirements, banking situation, and operational needs.
3. Incorporation + Setup + Regulatory Bridge
This package is intended for businesses entering regulated industries in Japan that require early regulatory orientation. This is typically relevant for industries such as financial services, fintech, healthcare, or other licensed sectors.
Includes all services from Package 2. Additional regulatory bridge support may include:
introduction to and coordination with a licensed Japanese Gyōseishoshi
specialized in the relevant industryinitial regulatory orientation session (provided by the specialist), covering:
licensing overview
regulatory feasibility confirmation
competent authority mapping
coordination of document handover and communication setup
Important notes
regulatory advice is provided by the licensed specialist
specialist fees are not included
N&E Consulting acts as coordinator and interface only
Additional fee
from JPY 300,000
(typical range: JPY 300,000 – 600,000)
The exact scope depends on the regulatory complexity and the level of coordination required.
Upgrade to consulting packages
If, at a later stage, you require:
strategic market assessment
regulatory decision-making support
licensing strategy
or structured go / no-go analysis
you may upgrade to our Japan Market Entry Starter Packages at any time.
Consulting services are provided under a separate scope and agreement.
Our approach
We deliberately separate support from consulting.
Support packages focus on execution and enablement
Consulting packages focus on decisions and risk evaluation
This structure allows clients to move forward at their own pace — while keeping expectations, responsibilities, and costs transparent.
Next step
If you would like to discuss which incorporation support package fits your situation, please contact us for an initial alignment call.
Let’s Build Bridges Together.
A clear setup process and defined scope are the foundation for becoming operational in Japan.