How to Incorporate
~The case of Kabushiki-Kaisha (Joint-Stock Company)~
1 | Inquiry from Client | Client |
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2 | Fix the outline of the company (Trading name, head office, business purposes, amount of capital, directors etc.) | Client and MCL |
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3 | Draft necessary documents for incorporation | MCL |
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4 | Have a signature certificate and/or affidavit notarized by a notary public in client's country or a consular of the embassy of client's country (Unnecessary if client resides in Japan) | Client |
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5 | Have the articles of incorporation of the company notarized by a notary public | MCL |
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6 | Contribute initial capital | Client |
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7 | Filing an application for a registration with Legal Affairs Bureau = Company incorporated | MCL |
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8 | Filing tax reports for incorporation to tax offices | Client or Tax accountant |
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9 | Filing a report to Bank of Japan (if necessary) | MCL |