Japan kabushiki kaisha (KK) company registration
Japan · typically about 4-8 weeks after signing, notarization and capital contribution documents are complete; non-resident applications, notarization mailing and bank procedures are counted separately.
- Estimated timeline
- 4-8 weekscounted from receipt of complete documents
- Key deliverable
- Certificate of registered matters/certificate of all historical matters, corporate number, articles of incorporation and incorporation documents, seal certificate-related documents; tax commencement filing receipt delivered only if included in the package
- Packages
- Standard service
What you provide
- Proposed company name, with alternatives
- Business scope/description of business activities
- Capital, share classes and ownership percentages
- Identity and contact details of shareholders, directors/managers and ultimate beneficial owners
- Valid ID documents and recent proof of address for shareholders and directors/managers
- Registered address or business address details
- Trade name, purpose, head office address, capital, incorporator/shareholders, representative director and directors, seal documentation, proof of capital payment; foreign shareholder documents may require translation, notarization or authentication
- Registration documents, board authorization and beneficial owner details of corporate shareholders (where applicable)
- Specific notarization, authentication and translation documents are provided according to the applicant's status and the requirements of the competent authority.
What you receive
- Certificate of registered matters/certificate of all historical matters, corporate number, articles of incorporation and incorporation documents, seal certificate-related documents; tax commencement filing receipt delivered only if included in the package
- Government/registry submission or approval receipt
- Registered address, company secretary, local director or registered agent service confirmation (where expressly included in the package)
- Reminders of ongoing annual filing, tax and compliance obligations
- The exact delivery format, electronic or paper, depends on what the authorities actually issue and on the package terms.
Service details
This service handles registration of a Japanese kabushiki kaisha (stock company). The actual applicable conditions, processing criteria and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.
Est. processing time
Once signing, notarization and capital contribution documents are complete, it usually takes about 4–8 weeks; non-resident applications, notarization mailing and bank procedures are calculated separately.
Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.