Subsidiary incorporation (setting up GK=Japanese LLC): expenses and fees
The following table illustrates example to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary
by a subscription in Japan.
In the case of projection establishment, a special fee (about JPY 50,000) will be added; as we have to contact your head office directly to obtain some documents if necessary.
Company incorporation package price (Judicial scrivener's fee）+ our office's fee is Nil.
| Work | Economy Plan All in Japanese |
Standard Plan Primarily in English, domestic documents in Japanese |
Premium Plan All services are available in English |
| (1) Questionnaire (Japanese only) | 〇 | ー | ー |
| Correspondence with the home country in English | ✕ | 〇 | 〇 |
| (2) Articles of Incorporation (Japanese only) | 〇 | 〇 | ー |
| Articles of Incorporation (Japanese and English) | ✕ | ✕ | 〇 |
| (3) Method of Incorporation (A or B) | B | （A or B） | （A or B） |
| A.Sworn Affidavit of Foreign Shareholders | ✕ | 〇 | 〇 |
| B.Founders Residents of Japan Share Transfer Agreement |
〇 Created by yourself using a sample | 〇 Created by yourself using a sample | 〇 |
| Judicial Scrivener's Fee (Total) | JPY100,000円+ tax | JPY200,000円+ tax | JPY260,000円+ tax |
| Actual Expenses such as Stamp Duty and Registration Tax | JPY60,000 | JPY60,000 | JPY60,000 |
| Total | JPY170,000 | JPY280,000 | JPY346,000 |
※The above is a guideline; the judicial scrivener will provide a quote based on the number of English documents you require.
Details of each step
| Items | Expenses/Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I. Procedure of Japanese subsidiary establishment ※Basic cost - executed by a Licensed Juridical Scrivener. |
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| 1. Making the article of association Fee for judicial scrivener (An alliance judicial scrivener performs duties) |
JPY 165,000(Incl tax) If you need an English translation of an Article of Incorporation, an additional fee would be JPY 55,000 (Incl tax). |
Making a report of an investigation about similar trade name, the purpose of business. Making the article of association Making the minutes of a foundation general meeting Making the minutes of directors meeting. |
| 2. Stamp duty for a registration | 0.7% of the amount of capital (JPY 60,000 is the minimum cost) | Regional Legal Affairs Bureau when you apply for the registration. |
| Total（estimation） | JPY 225,000-285,000 We will ask about your preferred method of establishment (whether English is required or if Japanese only is acceptable) before preparing the documents, and a judicial scrivener will provide you with an estimate. |
It varies depending on the method of request and the type of work. |
| II.A necessary procedure after the company registration (Mandatory) | ※Option - You can do them by yourself. | |
| 3. Report to the Bank of Japan (for Forex law) | Report to the Bank of Japan (for Forex law) | By the following month of 15th days of the incorporation, you have to submit appropriate documents through the Bank of Japan to a Cabinet minister(s) related to forex law. |
| 4. Registration for tax purposes | JPY 88,000(Incl tax) | You have to submit some documents to appropriate authorities. (National tax office and Local tax offices) |
| 5. A report of social security insurance (health insurance and a pension). Fee for a social security licensed specialist (An alliance Shakaihoken-Romushi performs duties). | JPY 82,500(Incl tax) | You have to submit some documents to the social security insurance office. |
| 6．A report of labouring insurance (industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance). Fee for a social security licensed specialist (An alliance Shakaihoken-Romushi performs duties). | JPY 55,000(Incl tax) | Report it to the competent authorities. |
| Ⅲ. Others | ※Option - We can support you if you need. | |
| 7. Fee for a total consultation | JPY 22,000(Incl tax) / hour | If you need. |
| 8. Company seal | JPY 10,000～20,000 | prepare by you. |