Q62: Is it possible for a foreign company to have multiple branches in Japan?

A: Yes, it is possible. There is no restriction on the number of branches.

Q: What are the procedures for establishing a new branch?

A: When a foreign company that already has a branch in Japan establishes a new branch, it must register the new branch's location within three weeks.

Q: What kind of registration procedures are necessary when setting up a new branch?

A: When registering a new branch at its location, it is necessary to pay a registration and license tax. The amount of the registration and license tax differs depending on whether the new branch is set up within the same jurisdiction as an existing branch or in a different jurisdiction handled by another Legal Affairs Bureau.

Japanese Certified Public Accountant ・Tax Accountant Hiroya Aihara
Ringo Tax Corporation

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