InvestJapan.com Beginner's Guide - Invest in Japan with Ease

Learn the basic conventions for setting up a new enterprise in Japan with our detailed Beginner's Guide. InvestJapan brings you the most important things you need to remember and makes sure you know the ground rules. Get a quick review of the center topics that require your attention and be better-prepared to start a business in Japan.

Choosing an Investment

There are many potential investments in Japan - from automobile to biotechnology and many different sectors opened for overseas investors. Overseas investors - both companies and infividuals, are involved in varied projects within the country and the growing markets have the potential for making huge profits. On InvestJapan.com you may find a summary of the Best Investments in Japan to give you some basic ideas. However, there are many more possibilities and we recommend you make further research on the options you have.

Visas and Entrance Permits

If you need to move or conduct businesses in Japan remember that you must have the right permits or risk losing your legal status. Any of all nationalities that wish to enter Japan must be able to display a valid passport. There are many elaborated types of visas for businessmen depending on the length of their visit, occupation, purpose of entry and nationality. To avoid inconvenience you are advised to visit Japan's External Trade Organization and learn more about this topic.

Legalize Your Business

Whatever enterprise you wish to open in Japan, you need to make sure that you corporate it before engaging in business activities. There are varied options with different advantages and relevance the type of business you wish to establish. You can refer to our Types of Businesses in Japan Page for more information.

Know Your Customers

Japan is like no other country in the world. It offers a unique combination of westernized and Far East culture and combines socially-aware, law-biding framework with advanced technologies and unmatched economical strength. If you wish to conduct business in Japan, we highly recommend you make the time to learn more about this country's culture and economical conventions. If your business is large you may even consider hiring an expert to make sure that you do not pass any unseen restrictions, break unwritten rules or lose potential opportunities.

Know the Legal Limitations

Japan's laws are very similar to those in US and the UK, but as in any country there are some differences and adaptations. The Japanese take their legal system very seriously and you are highly advised not to try and bend the rules. Before setting your enterprise in Japan, make extensive research on topics such as labor laws and trademark protection or find a legal consultant with a Japanese-law expertise.