< Back Initial expenses 1. Preliminary preparation expenses Cost details Available professional services Remarks Market research Research/consulting firm Costs will differ depending on the firm selected. Some research/consulting firms may request submission of the articles of incorporation of the applicant, company brochures, product pamphlets, etc., as preparatory documents. < Back to Table 2. Temporary office Cost details Available professional services Remarks Temporary office (deposit) Public/private agencies To be utilized as a temporary office until the office lease contract is officially signed. The tenant qualifications, contract term, deposits and lease expenses may differ, depending on the professional service you choose. The figures shown here are based on data provided by IBPC Osaka International Business Promotion Center. Number of days for lease Less than one month One month or longer Deposit None 50,000 yen * The deposit is required from IBPC Osaka International Business Promotion Center on the first day of the lease. An amount is appropriated from the deposit for arrears in communications and copying expenses and any damage caused to the facilities, etc., with any balance remaining returned without interest on the last day of the lease. As for the temporary offices provided by public organizations in Osaka, such facilities are available at IBPC Osaka International Business Promotion Center or IBSC (Invest Japan Business Support Center) of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Osaka. Please contact Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC), URL: http://o-bic.net, for further information. < Back to Table 3. Establishment expenses   Document submitted to Branch Joint Stock Company Limited Liability Company: LLC Limited Liability Partnership: LLP Consultation on registration Consultation on commercial registration Legal Affairs Bureau Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Professional advice on incorporation, etc. Professional (Fees will differ, depending on the professional services chosen, but the figures shown here are benchmarks for one session (about one hour).) 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 Registration expenses Revenue stamp (for articles of incorporation) Not necessary 40,000 However, not necessary if notarized electronically 40,000 However, not necessary if notarized electronically Not necessary Charge for notarization of the articles of incorporation Notary public’s office Not necessary 50,000 Not necessary Not necessary Charge for issuing a certified copy of the articles of incorporation Not necessary 2,500 (250 yen/copy × 5 × 2 sets) Not necessary Not necessary Certificate of registered seal (*1) Not necessary 250 Not necessary Not necessary Legal Affairs Bureau 250 250 250 500 Registration tax (*2) 90,000 150,000 60,000 60,000 Certified copy of the commercial register 10,000 (1,000yen/copy × 10) 10,000 (1,000yen/copy × 10) 10,000 (1,000yen/copy × 10) 10,000 (1,000yen/copy × 10) Certificate of registered representative seal 1,000 (500 yen/copy × 2) 1,000 (500 yen/copy × 2) 1,000 (500 yen/copy × 2) 1,000 (500 yen/copy × 2) Affidavit or notarization (original and Japanese translation) Varies depending on home country Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Corporate representative seal - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Confirmation of official approvals and licenses (Varies depending on category of business) National and prefectural governments - - - - Official notification in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Law Bank of Japan - - - - Professional commissions for registration expenses, confirmation of approvals/licenses, and notification required by the Foreign Exchange Law (Vary depending on professional services) Professionals 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Total 441,250 594,000 451,250 411,500 *1. A certificate of each promoter’s registered seal is required at the notary public’s office. In the event the promoter is a corporation, Certified copy of the commercial register and a certificate of the registered seal of the corporate representative shall be required. In the case of a foreign nonresident, a certificate of the signature (attested to by a notary public’s office in the home country), instead of a certificate of the registered seal, shall be required. A certificate of a registered seal must have been issued within the previous three months by a local government office. *2. The registration tax for a joint stock company or a limited liability company shall be 7/1000 of the paid-in capital. However, the minimum registration tax shall be 150,000 yen for a joint stock company and 60,000 yen for a limited liability company. < Back to Table 4. Short-term stay visa Cost details Document submitted to Branch Joint Stock Company Limited Liability Company: LLC Limited Liability Partnership: LLP Application for short-term stay visa (*1) Japanese diplomatic mission abroad Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Photos for application for short-term stay visa (*2) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Procedure for visa application: Professional consultation fee (*3) Professionals 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 TOTAL 101,200 101,200 101,200 101,200 *1. Foreign visitors require visas to enter Japan, except people from countries that carry out reciprocal visa exemption agreements with Japan. For short-term visas, use the application form provided at the Japanese diplomatic mission abroad. When applying, an inviting organization is required, which can submit a personal reference, documentation describing the reasons for the invitation and documentation specifying the schedule for the stay in Japan. Since the documents required for a stay in Japan may vary depending on the visitor’s home country, consult the local Japanese diplomatic mission. *2. The figures are based on the assumption that two 4cm × 3cm photos are required. *3. Professional fees may vary depending on the types of professionals and services required. The figures shown here are the standard amounts required for an application for one person. < Back to Table 5. Resident status Cost details Document submitted to Branch Joint Stock Company Limited Liability Company: LLC Limited Liability Partnership: LLP Application for Certificate of Eligibility (*1) Immigration Bureau / Ministry of Justice Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Photos required for Certificate of Eligibility (*2) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Postage for return mail required for Immigration Bureau (*3) 710 710 710 710 Articles of incorporation or partnership agreement (photocopies acceptable) Not necessary Photocopying expenses Photocopying expenses Photocopying expenses Certified copy of the corporate commercial register (*4) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Business plan (prepared in the home country) Actual expenses incurred Actual expenses incurred Actual expenses incurred Actual expenses incurred Resume and job experience records (original to be returned) Certificate of graduation from a university, etc. (original to be returned) Certificate of employment (original to be returned) Financial statements of the head office (photocopies acceptable) Articles of incorporation of the head office (photocopies acceptable) Certified copy of the corporate register of the head office (photocopies acceptable) Company brochure (photocopies acceptable) Product pamphlet (photocopies acceptable) Professional service fees for application procedure (*5) 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 TOTAL 152,910 152,910 152,910 152,910 Note: Documents to be submitted to the Immigration Bureau, if written in foreign languages, need to be accompanied by translations. Since the documents required may vary in each case, it is recommended to seek professional advice. *1. The application form for Certificate of Eligibility may be obtained from the Immigration Bureau. If a foreign non-resident engages in business in Japan as a representative of a branch, a joint stock company or a limited liability company or a partner of a limited liability partnership, he or she must have a Certificate of Eligibility. *2. The figures are based on the assumption that two 4cm × 3cm photos are required. *3. A return mail envelope with a stamp for a registered express letter shall be enclosed to communicate the examination results. *4. A certified copy of the corporate register costs 1,000 yen. *5. Professional fees will vary depending on the types of professional services required. The figures shown here are the standard amounts required for an application for one person. * A piece of advice * If you have completed an application for a permit for multiple re-entries after entering Japan with the acquired Certificate of Eligibility, you may re-enter Japan on multiple occasions after traveling abroad or going back to your home country during your authorized period of stay. To acquire the permit, submit an application form for a multiple re-entry permit together with a 6,000-yen revenue stamp to the Immigration Bureau. < Back to Table