AQ Partners Blog

Detailed cost breakdown for Japan market entry covering incorporation fees, recurring operating costs, office space by city, social insurance burden, and first-year total budget scenarios for solo founders, 5-person teams, and 20-person subsidiaries.

Month-by-month checklist for Japan market entry covering incorporation, bank account opening, tax registrations, social insurance enrollment, first hire, and year-end compliance. Includes step-by-step timeline from entity decision through first fiscal year-end.

Guide to corporate card options for new foreign entities in Japan. Covers credit card availability challenges, prepaid and debit alternatives, personal guarantee requirements, receipt retention rules, electronic storage mandates, cloud expense tools, and tax-deductible entertainment expenses.

Guide to outbound and inbound international payments from Japan. Covers SWIFT wire transfers, Wise Business, PayPal, Stripe, bank fee comparison, BOJ reporting thresholds, AML compliance, and payment processing for e-commerce and SaaS businesses.

Guide to multi-currency accounts, FX conversion costs, BOJ reporting requirements, transfer pricing for intercompany FX, and hedging strategies for foreign companies in Japan. Compares megabanks, digital banks, and fintech platforms.

Guide to digital banking platforms, internet banking security, cloud accounting integration, and tax payment automation for foreign companies in Japan. Covers GMO Aozora, SBI Sumishin, megabanks, Wise Business, API banking, and e-Tax/eLTAX integration.