How to start your business in Osaka

A model case of company establishment
(The procedure can vary based on the business type and individual circumstances.)

STEP 1Development of
Business Plan

Develop your plan for;

  • Type of business
  • Products, service, and technology
  • Finance
  • Revenue generation

etc.

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Consultation

  • Consulting

STEP 2Determination of
Business Plan

Determine;

  • Type of corporate entity
  • Trade name
  • Founder
  • Directors/Representative directors
  • Amount of capital
  • Business objectives
  • Location of the Head office
  • Business year

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Company Registration/VISA Real estate

  • Judicial scrivener
  • Administrative scrivener
  • Real estate agency

STEP 3Registration of
Incorporation

Prepare;

  • Bank account (of founder)
  • Seal registration certificate of directors/founders
  • Company seal
  • Articles of incorporation
  • Payment of the stated company capital
  • Application Documents

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Company Registration/VISA

  • Judicial scrivener
  • Administrative scrivener

STEP 4After Completion
of Registration

Report the establishment to;

  • Bank of Japan
  • Tax Authorities
  • Relevant local government
  • Pension office
  • Open a company bank account
  • Hiring employees
  • Visa application

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Company Registration/VISA

  • Administrative scrivener
  • Accounting/Tax
  • Recruitment
  • Social Insurance
  • Houses

Business Startup Guides

In these guides, we have outlined only general terms, but do not specify great detail. Since starting up an enterprise, accounting and tax treatment depend upon varying circumstances, please forward any specific questions to Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC). We will refer you to an appropriate professional firm.

O-BIC and its editing advisors will be indemnified from any claims, liabilities, costs and expenses arising for any reason through use of this document without professional advice.

Issued by : Osaka Business and Investment Center (O-BIC)
Editing advisors: Legal Management LLP

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Main Status of Residence allowed to work within the designated activities

When a foreigner wishes to stay in Japan for work, etc., s/he must obtain a status of residence where the activities to be engaged in are applicable from among status of residence stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.

Intra-company transferee

Activities by personnel who are transferred from a foreign country to Japan for a limited period of time and who engage in the activities described in the “Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services” sections.

  • Must be continuously working for more than 1 year for head office, branch offices, or other business offices just before the transfer and engage in the activities in above described sections.

Business Manager

Business must be run properly, and be recognized as stable and continuing.

  • Facility for the business must be reserved.
  • Employment of two or more full-time employees other than the person engaged in operation or management of the business,
  • or 5 million JPY or more capital or investment is required.

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

Majored in the subject related to the necessary knowledge for the business to engage in and graduated, or having 10 years or more work experience in the business to be engaged in.

For startup visa please visit: https://www.innovation-osaka.jp/startupvisa/

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