Legal guides
Guides for Japan first, then guides that apply everywhere.
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Opening a company in Japan: locals, foreigners, freelancers and digital nomads
KK or GK from JPY 1 capital, about 31 to 35 percent effective corporate tax, 10 percent consumption tax from JPY 10 million turnover, Business Manager visa from JPY 30 million, six-month digital nomad visa: the facts for starting out in Japan as a local, a foreign founder, a branch or a freelancer.
Japan, reviewed 10 Oct 2026 -
Choosing a legal form for your business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership: what changes with each choice.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026 -
Contracts every new business needs
The short list of documents that prevent the most common early disputes.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026