AQ Partners Blog

Essential FAQ on Japan market entry: typical timeline, first steps, budget, common mistakes, visa requirements, and when to hire professional services.

Complete checklist of documents required to incorporate a foreign company in Japan, including certificates, passports, apostilles, and regulatory filings.

Compare Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong as fund domiciles: regulatory environment, setup costs, tax treatment, and operational complexity for VC/PE and.

Compare back office costs across Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Analyze salary, compliance, and professional services expenses for 3-year cost projections.

Guide to office setup options for foreign companies in Japan. Covers virtual office legality, serviced offices, coworking spaces, commercial lease terms including key money and security deposits, regional cost comparison, and impact on bank account approval and visa sponsorship.

Practical guide to Japanese business culture for foreign companies. Covers meishi exchange protocol, meeting etiquette, indirect communication styles, nemawashi consensus decision-making, relationship building through after-work socializing, gift-giving conventions, and common cultural missteps.