Q34: What documents are required for a Chinese person to become a shareholder in a Japanese corporation?
ringo tax corporation
Japanese Certified Public Accountant ・Tax Accountant Hiroya Aihara
Ringo Tax Corporation
A: When becoming involved with a Japanese corporation as a shareholder, a seal registration certificate or a signature verification certificate is required. Specifically, the method of acquisition varies depending on whether the individual has a residence registration in China or in Japan.
Q: How do Chinese individuals with a registered address in Japan obtain their documents?
A: If there is a residence registration in Japan, the seal registration certificate can be obtained from the municipal office where the individual is registered. However, if the address has changed, a new residence registration at the new address will not be processed unless a move-out and move-in notification is submitted to the municipal office. Additionally, registration of the actual seal used is necessary to obtain a seal registration certificate.
Q: What if the individual has a residence registration in China but is staying in another country?
A: If the individual has a residence registration in China and is staying in another country, it is possible to obtain a signature verification certificate at the Chinese Embassy. Inquiries regarding the authentication of residency, necessary fees, and documents should be made to the Embassy. If obtaining the documents at the Embassy is difficult, the documents can be acquired at a notary office in China.
