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Japan uses five regulatory tiers for business licenses: todokede, kyoka, toroku, menkyo, and ninka. Learn the differences, penalties, and how to identify which tier applies.

Step-by-step guide to applying for business licenses in Japan. Covers pre-consultation, gyosei shoshi fees, required documents, government filing, and post-approval obligations.

Learn which business licenses foreign companies need in Japan. Covers industry requirements, the four-tier licensing system, costs, timelines, and penalties.

Compare Japan work visa categories — Engineer/Specialist, HSP, Intra-Company Transferee, Business Manager, and more. Find the right visa for your hiring needs.

Complete Japan market entry back office guide covering entity formation, tax compliance, payroll, banking, and regulatory requirements for foreign companies.

Compare KK, GK, branch office, and EOR for Japan entry. Setup costs, timelines, tax rates, conversion paths, and decision frameworks for foreign companies.