300+
BUSINESSES INCORPORATED
INCORPORATION SUPPORT SERVICE
Introducing Japan Rocket Start
We help foreign entrepreneurs and corporations get off to a rocket start in the Japan market. Let us handle your incorporation setup, back office setup, and get you compliant and ready to launch in 3…2…1…
INCORPORATION SUPPORT SERVICE
Licensed Professionals
We will prepare and submit your incorporate, taxes, and labor and welfare documents.
Our judicial scrivener has helped more than 300 companies incorporate in Japan
Certified accountants will prepare your post-incorporation tax notifications
Certified social and labor consultants will handle your post-incorporation notifications
INCORPORATION SUPPORT SERVICE
Chat Support
We provide chat support in either English or Japanese if anything is unclear!
Native English support
Can chat using LinkedIN or FB Messenger
Can answer your questions on Incorporation
BONUS : Can answer your questions on equity, founding team, banking, and more
Get off to a Rocket Start in Japan with our streamlined incorporation services
COMPANY INCORPORATION TIMELINE
Save up to 7 weeks on incorporation time!
Book your free consultation
We create an estimate and explain how we can help you save
We help you incorporate
- You complete our questionnaire / checklist
- We create your docs, stamps,
- We submit your incorporation documents
- We submit your tax / labor & welfare documents
Need help with other areas like payroll or accounting?
We have optional packages for additional support. We can also make introductions to affordable accounting support.
Let's get started with a free consultation.
Unlock the potential of your business with our
streamlined incorporation services.
MEET THE TEAM
About Us
Co-Founder
Tyson Batino
Tyson Batino is a resident mentor for 500 global and is advising 35 companies on scaling their business in Japan by upgrading their marketing, sales, team, and operations. One area he noticed is that many companies lack good back office systems and it slows them down and makes it harder to get loans, investment, or acquired in the future.
Co-Founder
Kenta Kato
Kenta has served as a management and finance consultation for SMEs and startups for 9 years. He has helped companies with financial projection, accounting, and valuation. He has consulted one company to IPO and helped the company he worked with IPO and can help bring this diligence to your startup or small business
Judicial Scrivener
Koichi Oshima
Koichi is a licensed judicial scrivener in Tokyo who has helped more than 300 companies incorporate in Japan. From real-estate companies to restaurants, he has helped many companies incorporate and will be handling the legal documents used for your incorporation. He and Kenta have helped many companies.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
Frequently Asked Questions
In Japan, the most common types of companies to incorporate are the Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), which is similar to a corporation, and the Godo Kaisha (GK), which is akin to a limited liability company (LLC). Each type offers different benefits and requirements.
Yes, Japanese law requires that any business incorporating in Japan must have a registered physical address within the country. This can be a rented space, office address, or even your own home. We can also share some places that you could rent for an affordable price. For long-term visa holders, you can use a virtual office space.
The time it takes to incorporate a business can vary, but typically it takes about 1-2 weeks depending on the jurisdiction and the complexity of your business structure and your response speed and clarity of your business idea and structure.
We have guides to DIY and can give some advice to clients on business structure and cap table / equity.
Yes, at Rocket Start, we offer comprehensive support in English to guide you through the incorporation process smoothly and efficiently.
If you were to DIY, you would need a Japanese friend or partner to create all the documents in Japan for you. You would also have to submit it on your own. Let us do all the heavy lifting for you.
Costs can vary based on the type of incorporation, state or country of incorporation, and additional services required. We provide transparent pricing and cost-effective solutions for all types of businesses.
G.K costs around 60,000 yen for government fees + 10,000 yen for the stamp, and 40,000 yen in person filing fee (online free in Japanese)
K.K costs around 200,000 yen for government fees + 10,000 yen for the stamp, and 40,000 yen in person filing fee (online free in Japanese)
Our fees are separate from these and we can make a stamp on your behalf.
Yes, our partner has done the incorporation process for over 300 companies, so you are in good hands.
