Market-entry guides: Japan and New York

Plain-language guides for companies expanding to Tokyo or New York, with a link to the official source behind every fact.

• Japan Subsidiary Setup Cost and Timeline for Foreign Companies (2026)The government fees, capital rules, company seal, bank account and tax filings for a foreign company setting up a KK or GK in Japan. Official figures checked October 2026.
• KK vs GK in Japan: Which Should a US Parent Choose?KK vs GK for a Japan subsidiary of a US company. Compare setup costs, governance rules and US tax classification, with a checklist for choosing. Figures checked October 2026.
• Japan Office for a US Startup: Rep Office vs Branch vs KK/GKHow a US startup can set up in Japan: what a representative office, a branch, a KK and a GK can legally do, what registration costs, how long setup takes, and how to pick one.
• Tokyo & New York Business Rule Changes 2025–2026: What's NewChanges in the 12 months to October 2026 for small businesses entering Tokyo or New York: visa fees, Business Manager visa, tax, LLC disclosure, minimum wage, and upcoming dates.