Legal Basics for Chikuho Region Startups

Iizuka LinkedIn Network · Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan

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Business Registration in Japan

Business Structures

Structure	JP	Best For	Cost
Sole Proprietor	個人事業主	Freelancers, early testing	~¥0
LLC (GK)	合同会社	Small teams, cost-conscious	~¥60,000
Corporation (KK)	株式会社	Fundraising, credibility	~¥200,000

Registering as Individual Business Owner (個人事業主)

1. File 開業届 at your local tax office (税務署) — Free
2. Consider filing 青色申告承認申請書 for tax benefits
3. Register for consumption tax if revenue > ¥10,000,000

Registering a Corporation (KK/GK)

1. Draft articles of incorporation (定款)
2. Notarize at a notary office (公証役場) — Required for KK
3. Register at Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局)
4. Open corporate bank account
5. File with tax office and social insurance

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Tax Obligations

• Consumption Tax (消費税): 10% standard rate
• Corporate Tax (法人税): ~23.2% on profits
• Individual Income Tax: Progressive 5–45%
• Prefectural / Municipal Tax: Additional local taxes apply

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Employment

• Social insurance required for full-time employees
• Labor Standards Act applies to all employees
• Use freee HR or マネーフォワード for payroll automation

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Useful Resources

• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) — English setup guide
• Fukuoka City Startup Support
• Chukyo Tax Office Iizuka Branch — For Chikuho Region registration

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This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a 司法書士 or 税理士 for your specific situation.

Iizuka LinkedIn Network · Chikuho Region · Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan