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:
[Corporate Governance]
– 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
[Commercial Transactions]
– Some Matters You Should Know Before Receiving Assignment of Copyright Under Japanese Law
– Money Lending in Japan – Do You Need to Be Registered?
– 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
[Labor Law Matters]
– Validity of Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreements in Japan (May 7, 2025)
– Annual Salary System – How It Can Be Adopted Under Japanese Labor Regulations (April 19, 2025)
– Regulation on Dismissal of Permanent Employees in Japan (April 13, 2025)
– Be Cautious of Securities Regulations When Granting Stock Options to Employees in Japan
– Introduction To Japanese Labor Regulations (May 13, 2024)