Establishing Companies and Businesses for Startups

We provide a comprehensive service to foreign businesses wishing to establish operations in Japan, working with our network of professionals from other disciplines where appropriate. Our ability to field a team, including experienced foreign lawyers, is of particular benefit to our clients.

Our services include advising on:

Selection of business vehicle
Formation of corporate entities
Funding arrangements
Shareholder and joint venture agreements
Immigration and visas
Licenses and filings
Employment and service agreements
Protection of intellectual property
Office leases

When advising foreign clients, our firm can field a team of expert Japanese lawyers and foreign lawyers who have relevant experience and bi-cultural sensitivity. Our team can do business and draft documents in Japanese, English, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, and Marathi, and provides services around the clock through our global affiliated offices.