Q31: How long should I expect the process of establishing a company or branch in Japan to take?
ringo tax corporation
Japanese Certified Public Accountant ・Tax Accountant Hiroya Aihara
Ringo Tax Corporation
A: Once all information for the company or branch to be established is confirmed, the registration is expected to be completed within 1 to 2 months, although the required time may vary depending on the conditions.
Q: What about the time frame if the founders or officers reside in Japan?
A:If all residents are involved, the process from document preparation to registration application can be completed within 2 weeks. However, if there are multiple people involved, it may take more than 2 weeks.
Q: What if the process involves non-residents as founders or officers?
A: If non-residents are involved, the process of exchanging documents using international mail and other means, along with document preparation, often takes about 1 month.
Q: How long does it take from the registration application to the completion of registration?
A: After the registration application, it takes about 2 weeks for the registration to be completed. Therefore, even if the application process itself takes 2 to 4 weeks, the completion of registration can take 1 to 2 months.
