Japan Market Entry Starter Package
Structured consulting prior to company setup in Japan
Entering the Japanese market requires more than choosing a legal form.
Before any incorporation or registration takes place, strategic, regulatory and operational questions should be clarified in a structured and legally aware manner.
The Japan Market Entry Starter Package provides decision-readiness for foreign founders and companies before company formation in Japan.
This service is positioned as independent consulting and is conducted separately from any legal incorporation or registration services.
Purpose
This page outlines possible consulting frameworks for preparing a market entry into Japan.
The packages described below:
are offered after an initial screening call
are not standardized products
serve as structured decision-support prior to incorporation
do not constitute a binding offer
Final scope, depth and methodology are defined individually after the initial consultation.
Consulting Approach
Our consulting is method-open and adapts to the specific situation of each client.
Analytical tools and frameworks are selected based on:
business model
industry
planned market presence
organizational complexity
regulatory exposure
Listed tools and frameworks are examples, not guaranteed deliverables.
Package Overview
1. Market Entry Essentials
Early-stage clarification for individual founders or very early concepts.
Typical use cases
First-time founders
Concept validation before deeper investment
Initial orientation without immediate incorporation plans
Possible tools
High-level SWOT analysis
Initial risk review
Compact market entry roadmap
Indicative consulting fee
JPY 600,000 – 800,000
Optional:
GK / KK registration: JPY 200,000 – 400,000 (external fees and taxes not included)
2. Japan Market Entry Starter
Core package providing structured decision-readiness prior to incorporation.
Typical use cases
Foreign founders preparing company formation
SMEs planning a structured entry into Japan
Projects requiring coordination between legal, operational and strategic considerations
Possible tools
SWOT analysis
External environment analysis (PESTEL-based)
Business Model Canvas (selected elements)
Stakeholder mapping
Structured market entry roadmap
Indicative consulting fee
JPY 900,000 – 1,300,000
Optional:
GK / KK registration: JPY 200,000 – 400,000 (external fees and taxes not included)
3. Japan Market Entry Advanced
Advanced strategic preparation for established companies and complex structures.
Typical use cases
Existing companies expanding to Japan
Multi-entity or group structures
Regulated or high-complexity industries
Possible tools
Full Business Model Canvas
Advanced external environment analysis (PESTEL-based)
Governance and structure mapping
Strategic market entry roadmap
Indicative consulting fee
JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
Optional:
GK / KK registration: JPY 200,000 – 400,000 (external fees and taxes not included)
Service Separation
Legal incorporation, company registration, visa procedures and ongoing legal representation are not included in these packages.
Such services are commissioned separately and, where applicable, handled by licensed professionals in accordance with Japanese law.
This separation ensures:
regulatory compliance
clear responsibility boundaries
transparent scope definition
Next Step
All market entry consulting packages are preceded by an Initial Screening Call.
During this call, we assess:
feasibility
complexity
appropriate consulting depth
whether a structured package is suitable
Let’s Build Bridges Together.
A structured exchange is often the first step toward clear decisions.