A Business Support Agreement is put in place between your company (outside Japan) and JPS. This agreement is carefully drafted to ensure that your company receives the dedicated support that it requires in Japan while minimizing tax risk – especially Japan permanent establishment (“PE”) risk.

• JPS’s profesionals will assist you to establish a fully owned Japan subsidiary. Most clients will choose either a Godo Kaisha (“GK”) or a Kabushiki Kaisha (“KK”). Visit our FAQ to learn more about choosing a Japan entity that will suit your needs.
• Once the new subsidiary is established JPS can handle all the associated requirements including initial corporate tax filings, establishing bank accounts, ongoing corporate tax compliance, and Japanese VAT filings.

JPS takes on the responsibility of Japan work visas, Japan payroll, and associated HR functions for your designated employees. Japanese nationals and foreigners with existing Japan work visas can be immediately brought on board by JPS in Tokyo. JPS transfers visas from previous employers (if necessary) and moves these employees on to the JPS Japan payroll. We pay particular attention to Japanese social security (especially statutory health insurance) since uninterrupted coverage is the number one concern for Japanese employees. For foreigners who do not hold a valid Japan work visa, JPS starts the Japan work visa application process – new approvals typically take six to eight weeks.

Sales to Japanese customers may be made made directly between your company outside Japan and the Japanese customer. Alternatively, it may be possible to make sales directly to Japanese customers from your Japanese subsidiary.