For Business

FinCity.Tokyo focuses on attracting foreign financial institutions, primarily asset managers, and fintech companies. 

Success Stories of Established Companies

As part of the project, we interview foreign companies that have established bases in Tokyo. We share their success stories, including the characteristics of the Japanese market compared to overseas markets, the hurdles they faced when entering the market, and how they overcame them.

Business Matching (Networking Initiative)

Through hosting business matching events, we facilitate the smooth launch of operations for foreign asset management firms or Fintech companies entering Tokyo, promote their integration into the domestic financial ecosystem, and address challenges faced by foreign firms.

• Step 01

  

  1. Selecting the Base Structure for Japan Entry

  Select the structure best suited to your business from the three main entry types: (1) Branch Office, (2) Subsidiary (Kabushiki Kaisha), (3) Subsidiary (Godo Kaisha). ① Branch Office: The simplest method for foreign companies to establish a base for business activities in Japan. ② Kabushiki Kaisha (Corporation): Shareholders are liable only to the extent of their invested capital. ③ Godo Kaisha (Limited Liability Company): Shareholders are liable only to the extent of their invested capital, but offer greater freedom in drafting articles of incorporation.

• Step 02

  

  2. Drafting and Authenticating Articles of Incorporation

  Determine the company’s fundamental details (company name, business activities, head office location, officers, shareholders, etc.). Visit a notary public office to have the articles of incorporation certified as having been formally prepared.

• Step 03

  

  3. Capital Payment

  Prepare the promoters’ bank account and transfer the capital. Copy the passbook showing the actual transfer, create a capital payment certificate, and bind it together with the passbook copy.

• Step 04

  

  4. Filing for Registration

  Submit the registration application to the Legal Affairs Bureau with jurisdiction over the company’s head office location. Registration is completed after the application is submitted, provided there are no deficiencies or after any required corrections are made.

Tokyo Business Start-up One-Stop Center

Jointly operated by the national government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, this center handles all necessary administrative procedures for corporate establishment and business start-up (articles of incorporation certification, registration, tax, pension/social insurance, immigration) in one location. Advisors dispatched from various ministries and agencies answer your questions and provide support up to the acceptance of application documents. English support is available at all times.

Business Concierge Tokyo

A comprehensive Tokyo Metropolitan Government service window providing total support—from business aspects to daily living—for foreign companies considering starting or expanding a business.

JETRO Investment Promotion Division

Supports foreign companies investing in and expanding their businesses in Japan.