Launching Your Business in Japan — the total cost is presented clearly upfront.
In many accounting firms, "unexpected costs" do keep appearing after set-up. We disclose all applicable fees in advance, making it easy for budget planning.
Important Note 1: Pricing Display
All prices shown are exclusive of consumption tax. For services provided to Japanese corporations, consumption tax (currently at 10%) will be added separately.
Important Note 2: Fee Structure
The fees listed below are preferential rates for clients referred by law firms and other professional partners. Of course, we also welcome inquiries from new clients. We offer flexible pricing plans tailored to your specific scenario—please feel free to contact us.
| Service | Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporator Services | Fee: ¥150,000 |
▼What's Included in Incorporator Services
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| Initial Tax Registration with Tax Authorities | Fee: ¥100,000 |
▼What's Included in Initial Tax Registration
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| Bank Account Opening Support | Fee: By consultation (from ¥100,000) |
▼Bank Account Opening Support
We support account opening at SMBC Ginza and Marunouchi branches, Mizuho Bank, and other major banks. Fees vary by bank and circumstances—please contact us for individual consultation. [Learn more →] Note: Currently, all Japanese banks are cautious about opening accounts for newly-established corporations, except under special circumstances. Our long-standing relationships with banks lead to higher success rates. |
| Service | Monthly Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping & Monthly Financial Statements Preparation in English | Monthly Fee: From ¥100,000 |
▼What's Included in Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
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| Bank Management & Payment Processing | Monthly Fee: From ¥30,000 |
▼What's Included in Bank Management & Payment Processing
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| Payroll Calculation (if employee headcounts exist) | Monthly Fee: From ¥20,000 |
▼What's Included in Payroll Calculation
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| Service | Annual Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Return Preparation & Filing | Annual Fee: From ¥600,000 |
▼What's Included in Corporate Tax Return
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| Consumption Tax Return Preparation & Filing | Annual Fee: From ¥100,000 | - |
| Fixed Asset Tax Return Preparation & Filing | Annual Fee: From ¥50,000 | - |
| Year-End Tax Adjustment (if employee headcounts exist) | Annual Fee: From ¥150,000 |
▼What's Included in Year-End Tax Adjustment
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| Social Insurance Annual Report | Annual Fee: From ¥80,000 | - |
| Labor Insurance Annual Report | Annual Fee: From ¥50,000 | - |
| Service | Frequency | Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Setup & Government Filings | Frequency: One-time | Fee: From ¥150,000 |
▼What's Included in Initial Setup
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| Monthly Payroll Calculation | Frequency: Monthly | Fee: From ¥30,000 | - |
| Year-End Tax Adjustment | Frequency: Annually | Fee: From ¥150,000 | - |
| Social Insurance Annual Report | Frequency: Annually | Fee: From ¥80,000 | - |
| Labor Insurance Annual Report | Frequency: Annually | Fee: From ¥50,000 | - |
The following services are also available. Fees are quoted on each basis.