JapanKey facts
- Region
- Asia
- Corporate tax
- ~30%
- VAT
- 10%
- Currency
- JPY
- Time zone
- JST
- Language
- Japanese
Key advantages
- ~30% effective corporate tax.
- Premium international brand.
- Access to 125m consumers.
Entity types
| Type | Full name | Tax | VAT | Min. capital | Setup time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KK | Joint-stock company | ~30% | 10% | JPY 1 | 6–8 weeks | Operating, prestige |
| GK | Limited liability company | ~30% | 10% | JPY 1 | 4–6 weeks | SMEs, holding |
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