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Corporate Law

 
Corporate Law

Meetings in Japanese companies

Note: If you’re unfamiliar with the stock-company (kabushiki kaisha, or KK) corporate structure in Japan, we recommend viewing this article prior to reading this article. If you’ve incorporated your company as a stock-company (kabushiki kaisha, or KK), there are certain requirements that you must satisfy in order to comply with the corporate laws in Japan. […]...
 
Corporate Law

Taxes and financial reports for companies in Japan

Taxes and financial reports are a requisite to any company, but knowing how to properly report your company’s financial performance can be exceedingly difficult...
 
Corporate Law

Contracts and agreements in Japanese companies

Contracts and agreements are the essence of any business, and understanding how they work in Japan is critical to you and any business that your company will work with in Japan. Similar to many countries in the world, employment contracts under Japanese law are formed when there is an offer and acceptance. However, the validity […]...
Family Law
What are the methods of divorce in Japan?
Who gets parental authority (child custody) in Japan?
On child support, visitation rights, and child abduction in Japan
In a divorce, how is property divided in Japan?
What is consolation money in a divorce in Japan?
What happens to my spouse visa after a divorce in Japan?
Inheritance Law
Making a will in Japan
Will my foreign will be valid in Japan?
How is inheritance divided between co-heirs in Japan?
Inheritance tax in Japan
Traffic Law
What to do after causing a car accident in Japan
What to do if I get in a car accident in Japan
What is the legal limit for drunk driving in Japan, and what happens if I drive under the influence?
Damage-only and personal injury car accidents in Japan
What happens if I kill/injure someone in a car accident in Japan?
What happens if I get caught driving without a valid license?
How much money can I get as a car accident victim in Japan?
What is residual disability, and how does it affect compensation for a car accident in Japan?
How much does it cost to get a lawyer for a car accident in Japan?
Criminal Defense
What to do if you are arrested in Japan
What can my embassy do if I am arrested in Japan?
How to contact a lawyer after being arrested in Japan
Visas and deportation after arrest and conviction in Japan
What is life like in Japanese prison?
What does a criminal trial look like in Japan?
How will I get punished for committing a crime in Japan?
What is life like in Japanese detention centers?
Visas
Types of visas for foreigners in Japan
Issuing visas for foreign employees living abroad
Changing the visa status of an employee living in Japan
What are the requirements for the employer when hiring a foreign employee in Japan?
Employment Law
Employment laws when hiring in Japan
Contracts and benefits for employees in Japan
Hiring foreign employees in Japan
Corporate Law
Meetings in Japanese companies
Taxes and financial reports for companies in Japan
Contracts and agreements in Japanese companies
Business Law
What are the requirements to start a company/business in Japan?
Types of companies in Japan
Staffing of a Japanese company