For the uninitiated, running a business in Tokyo can be expensive. Here are a few of our ‘hacks’ – many discovered from first doing things the expensive way and then discovering the cheapo way…
Thinking of going freelance? Here's our advice on how to transition from employee to self-employed in Japan. It's not always easy, but it's worth it!
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The ink is dry on your bank paperwork and your business bank account is open and ready to go. The next step maybe further financing and accounting, and one option there is credit cards. We’ve already discussed obtaining personal credit […]
Once you’ve gone through all the steps and registered your company, you’ll likely be looking for a bank to help handle your financial affairs. Japanese banks, especially the larger ones, often have dedicated corporate banking services. Until very recently, this […]
Japan has a relatively simple process for company incorporation. Just a few key steps and the right paperwork will have you set up and ready in no time.
Looking for a place to start building your empire? Read this before renting office space.
Home Sweet Home, the saying goes. But for all the happy memories there, you might wonder just how much it’s worth when your annual property tax bill arrives. Following on from our article on income tax in Japan, this article […]
So you think you don’t need cash when you come to Tokyo? Think again: if Tokyo were the city from Blade Runner and the replicants were real, they’d be walking around with big wads of cash in their wallets. While […]
Taxes and Takoyaki, two things you’re just not going to be able to avoid while you’re in Japan. While we’ve already discussed in depth the calculations around your health insurance (which is really a tax), it’s not the only tax […]
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