Establishment of Corporation
Updated: July 2026, 9
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List of supported services
- Establish a corporation
- Establishment of general incorporated association
- Establishment of general incorporated foundation
- NPO establishment and management support
- Support for establishing and operating social welfare corporations
- Religious corporation establishment
- Establishment of a business cooperative
- Supervising organization permission
- Establishment of foreign company's Japanese branch
- Korean branch established
If you would like support regarding medical corporations and clinics,Have a look at this.
How to choose the right legal entity for your business
| Legal personality | For businesses and objectives like these | Key points of establishment | Points to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| A typical business that generates profits and distributes dividends to investors. | It can be established by one person, and can be done through articles of incorporation certification and registration. | For businesses requiring licenses or permits, it is necessary to check in advance how to write the business objectives and the requirements for officers and capital. | |
| Institute | Activities that do not aim to distribute profits, such as industry associations, certification programs, and community activities. | A minimum of two members is required at the time of establishment. No asset contribution is necessary; establishment can be completed through articles of incorporation certification and registration. | If an organization does not meet the tax requirements for a "non-profit" entity, all of its income will be subject to taxation, just like a corporation. |
| General Foundation | Activities such as providing scholarships and research grants based on donated assets. | A contribution of at least 300 million yen in assets is required at the time of establishment. | If the net asset value falls below 3 million yen for two consecutive periods, the company will be dissolved. |
| NPO corporation(Specified Non-Profit Organization) | Organizations that conduct specified non-profit activities in 20 fields as defined by law. | A minimum of 10 employees is required. Registration will only be possible after receiving certification from the relevant authority. | The certification process takes a certain amount of time, and businesses are required to submit an annual business report to the relevant authority. |
| Corporations that conduct social welfare activities | Approval from the competent authority is required. | Preparations, such as preliminary consultations before establishment, take time. | |
| 事業協同組合 | An organization where small and medium-sized enterprises come together to undertake joint ventures. | A minimum of four small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must be registered as members, and the organization must be established with the approval of the administrative authorities. | There are legal requirements regarding the qualifications of union members and the types of businesses they operate. |
- The above is a general overview. In reality, it is necessary to consider the specifics of the business and future plans (licenses, loans, subsidies, etc.) when making a decision.
- For information on medical corporations and clinics, please see the page for medical corporations.
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The overall process from company establishment to business commencement
Support flow
Example: Establishing an NPO
*The support process varies depending on the type of corporation, so please check each page for details.
①: Consultation → Estimate
Consultation isFree as many times as you like.
Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form.
We will meet with you in our office or online to review your current situation and explain our application policy.
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During the consultation, we will carefully listen to your current situation and requests, and then provide you with a quote at a fair price.
②: Application by paper
We will only proceed with your request after you are satisfied with the price and service details presented in the estimate.
If the main office is located within one ordinance-designated city, the office shall be located in that ordinance-designated city; if the main office is located within a single prefecture, the office shall be located in that prefecture; and if the main office is located in multiple prefectures, the office shall be located in that ordinance-designated city. The process is to submit documents to the prefecture where your main office is located.
③: Public Inspection
The competent authority (ordinance-designated city or prefecture) that receives the application documents will decide whether to certify or disapprove within four months from the date of receiving the documents.
The publication will last for two months.
④：Authentication
The competent authority (ordinance-designated city or prefecture) that receives the application documents will decide whether to certify or disapprove within four months from the date of receiving the documents.
⑤: Registration
Certification by the competent authority is prior approval before registering an NPO corporation.
After the certification is completed, you will be required to register.
Applications for registration should be made to the Legal Affairs Bureau that has jurisdiction over the location of the main office.
The deadline for applying to the Legal Affairs Bureau is within two weeks after receiving the certificate.
⑥: Completed NPO incorporation
After filing an application with the Legal Affairs Bureau, if no corrections are made, the process will be to become a corporation.
⑦：Report
Once registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau is complete, we will report the completion of registration in writing to the competent authority that certified the NPO corporation.
Approximate price
| Support content | Remuneration amount (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Establish a corporation | 110,000 Yen ~ |
| Establishment of general incorporated association | 110,000 Yen ~ |
| Establishment of general incorporated foundation | 110,000 Yen ~ |
| Newly established NPO | 220,000 Yen ~ |
| Establishment of social welfare corporationA separate preliminary survey is required, starting from 110,000 yen. | 440,000 Yen ~ |
| Religious Corporations: Integrated Support | 550,000 Yen ~ |
| Foreign company establishes Japanese branch | 110,000 Yen ~ |
| Korean branch established | 165,000 Yen ~ |
- If you entrust us with the establishment of your company, we will authenticate the articles of incorporation electronically, so you will not have to pay the stamp duty (4 yen) required for paper articles of incorporation.
- In addition, there may be other costs involved, such as the creation of company seals and the acquisition of various certificates.
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