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INITIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR JAPAN MARKET ENTRY

Nominee director, registered office, and local representation services for global companies entering Japan

  • Service Overview
  • Service Lineup
  • Strengths

INITIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR JAPAN MARKET ENTRY Service Overview

One-stop support service specializing in the initial phase of establishing a Japanese corporation

Many foreign companies face a common barrier at the very start of their Japan entry:
“No local representative yet” or “Office location undecided.”
ARK provides specialized initial entry support services that enable company establishment even when you do not yet have personnel or physical presence in Japan.
Our one-stop support covers nominee representative and director appointments, registered office (virtual office) services, domestic agent roles, and even visa and relocation assistance—delivered with clear responsibility design and strict legal compliance.

INITIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR JAPAN MARKET ENTRY Service Lineup

01

Temporary Nominee & Legal Position Services

  • Temporary appointment as nominee Representative Director for Japanese corporation establishment
  • Temporary assumption of promoter roles required for incorporation registration
  • Nominee director or auditor roles for general incorporated associations or foundations
  • Contract-based appointments with clearly defined scope, duration, responsibility, and compensation
02

Registered Address & Japan Base Infrastructure

  • Provision of ARK office address as registered head office (virtual office)
  • Use as official address for financial institutions and authorities
  • Mail receipt, forwarding, and scanning services
  • Management of notifications from tax offices, pension offices, and other authorities
  • Smooth transition support when relocating to a physical office
03

Domestic Representative & Regulatory Agent Services

  • Appointment as domestic representative/agent for Qualified Institutional Investor (QII) exempt businesses
  • Regulatory liaison with authorities and financial institutions
  • Tripartite coordination with overseas headquarters and legal advisors
04

Relocation & Personnel Setup Support

  • Visa acquisition support(Business Manager, Highly Skilled Professional, etc.)
  • Post-arrival support including housing, bank accounts, utilities, and mobile services
  • Initial consultation on family relocation and children’s education

INITIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR JAPAN MARKET ENTRY Strengths

  • 01
    Strengths 01 Supported over 324 companies
    Track record supporting over 324 companies entering Japan
  • 02
    Strengths 02 Clear risk and responsibility allocation
    Clear risk and responsibility allocation through temporary appointment contracts
  • 03
    Strengths 03 One-stop multilingual support
    One-stop multilingual support covering accounting, legal, registration, and tax matters
  • 04
    Strengths 04 Smooth handover and bank account support
    Seamless handover to permanent representatives and support for major bank account openings
  • 05
    Strengths 05 End-to-end visa and residency support
    End-to-end support from visa acquisition to residency setup

Service 
Philosophy

Ensuring Opportunities Are Never Lost
“No president yet.”
“Office not decided.”
ARK stands quietly and reliably beside you through such challenges,
ensuring you never lose business opportunities due to people or location still undecided.