The purpose of this small writing is to provide quick and basic knowledge in the planning stage for doing business in Japan, and not to provide extensive range of necessary knowledge. It is advisable to consult with professionals before you implement the plan.

These topics are only selected items that foreign capital companies may encounter when they first come to Japan to set up businesses. The items have been arbitrarily selected from the authors past experiences with such companies and therefore, they may not cover the areas you may actually encounter.

Tadao ARAI, CPA (Japan & USA)