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Foreign Company Registration in Japan: What Overseas Tech Companies Need to Know
I. Introduction
Foreign companies expanding into Japan frequently encounter a threshold question that is both straightforward in principle and consequential in practice: when does a commercial presence in Japan trigger a mandatory registration obligation, and what are the legal and operational implications of that obligation? This article provides an overview of foreign company registration in Japan, including what it is, when it may become necessary, and how it differs from establishing a branch or a Japanese subsidiary. It also highlights practical considerations for overseas technology companies that are considering entering the Japanese market.
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