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1. SET UP A LIAISON OFFICE IN JAPAN

2. The liaison or representative office is a
way in which a foreign company can test
the Japanese market before opening a
permanent establishment here.

3. A liaison office is not a separate business
form from the parent company abroad and
cannot be used to derive income from Japan.

4. The liaison office is simply used to establish a point of contact and represent the foreign
company in Japan.

5. The foreign company will set
up suitable premises and will
appoint a representative in
Japan who will oversee the
liaison office’s activities.

6. Types of activities
Market research and surveys;
Product sourcing;
Client and business partner relations;
General liaison activities between the Head
Office abroad and Japan.

7. Limited
activities
The liaison office is not used for
profit-making activities. Foreign
companies can open an LLC in
Japan for this purpose.

8. Other
options
A foreign company may also
choose to set up a branch in
Japan, as a permanent
establishment that can be
used to perform the same
business activities and drive
income from Japan.

9. Advantages
The liaison office can be a suitable and
low-cost alternative to the initial company
formation process in Japan, for the period
needed to test the Japanese market.

10. Our local team of company formation experts in Japan will help you decide if the liaison
office suits your business needs and will assist you with business registration as needed.

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