Establishment of a Japanese Subsidiary and Legal Issues which the Subsidiary Faces

We assist international companies in establishing Japanese subsidiaries or branches.

After the establishment, we offer comprehensive legal support, such as:
– shareholders’ meetings and board of directors’ meetings
– establishment of internal rules
– draft and review of contracts with Japanese counterparties
– launch of new services
– debt collection
– labor matters

Column relating this practice area:
– Some Matters You Should Know Before Receiving Assignment of Copyright Under Japanese Law
– Role and Responsibilities of Statutory Auditors (Kansayaku) in Japan
– Managing a Japanese Subsidiary: A Joint-Stock Corporation
– Choosing a Japanese Subsidiary: Joint-Stock Company vs. Limited Liability Company
– Money Lending in Japan – Do You Need to Be Registered?
– Be Cautious of Securities Regulations When Granting Stock Options to Employees in Japan
– Commencement of Development Activities Before Executing an Agreement
– Termination of a Distributorship Relationship in Japan
– Managing the Risk of Misappropriation of Confidential Information During Business Alliance Negotiations
– Introduction To Japanese Labor Regulations (May 13, 2024)

M&A and Joint Ventures

We have experience handling various types of M&A transactions in Japan, from large-scale reorganizations between listed corporations to buyouts of small startups, including cross-border transactions. We also have practical experience in setting up and managing joint ventures.

Column relating this practice area:
– Dissolution of a Joint Venture After Deadlock
– Restrictions on the Transfer of Shares in a Joint Venture in Japan

Finance

We are experienced in various finance transactions, including loans, shares (common and preferred stock), funds and derivatives. We also advice about fintech matters including e-payments and crypto-assets.

[Publications relating to this practice area]

– “Amending Short Selling” International Financial Law Review, March 2013, International Briefings: Japan

[Columns relating to this practice area]

– How to Accept Japanese Investors in Your Fund
– Money Lending in Japan – Do You Need to Be Registered?
– Be Cautious of Securities Regulations When Granting Stock Options to Employees in Japan

IT Matters

We handle various IT law matters, including IT system development and web services.

Taxation

We provide advice on Japanese tax law issues that businesses encounter in Japan, including corporate tax and consumption tax.