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we are specialists

in Expanding your business
IN JAPAN!

To make business expansion easier, we have a list of important aspects about doing business in Japan: Tax obligations, Visa options and requirements, Business registration guidelines, Employment and termination considerations, and Business. SIGN HOLDINGS has relationships with firms handling Company Formation, Litigation, Recruitment, HR, Accounting & Tax, Audit, and IT & Infrastructure.
We are here to help your business to expand in Japan.

setting up
A subsidiary
company
into japan
The benefit of setting up Japanese subsidiaries is that they can operate independently from the US parent company.
Subsidiaries also do not transfer liability to the US parent company, The parent company can operate without fear of reprisal for anything that happens in their Japanese subsidiary.
If the Subsidiary is a Godo Kaisha and if it is wholly owned by an American corporation, the American corporation has the option to elect the Godo Kaisha to be considered a “disregarded entity,” allowing it to be treated as a branch of the US for US tax purposes. This option does not exist with a Kabushiki Kaisha.
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It would be easier to work with SIGN HOLDINGS. We are with you through the subsidiary process. We take the stress out of employment compliance and Japan subsidiary laws. We offer support in the following areas.. 
  • Legal Entity Set-up in Japan 
  • Temporary Office Facilities 
  • Office Location Search Advisory Services
  • Connect your business with potential Partners and/or Clients
  • General Management 
  • Staff Hiring 
  • Back Office 
  • Sales 
  • IT  Service

Why tokyo?

  • Tokyo is the largest urban area in the world with an estimated population of 38 million.
  • The greater Tokyo Area has a GDP of $1.6 trillion, more than all of Canada or Australia.

   

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  • A highly stable economy, Japan has enormous purchasing power; its population of 127 million enjoys a per capita GDP of around $41,000
  • A rich country with a mature market, still untapped by many companies
  • Ideal market for high-value, sophisticated products and services
  • An innovation hub & business-friendly infrastructure
  • High living standards
  • Japan has been one of the fastest growing economies and home to technology and product innovation making it highly attractive as a long-term business investment.

Incentive Programs | Government Support 

Source: JETRO JAPAN

Governmental Business Support Program
To boost international competitiveness, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established several programs to assist foreign businesses seeking to establish an office in Tokyo. These programs include a series of designated economic zones that offer tax incentives and subsidies to foreign companies who meet certain investment conditions, as well as business support programs that assist companies with market entry and set up.
For more information, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website below link:

Tokyo Metropolitan Government


Low Interest Loans
Foreign companies who: (1) establish a business for the first time in Japan within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters and (2) take out a loan from a designated financial institution in order to (3) implement business in a way that meets special zone project requirements will receive a low-interest loan. Designated financial institutions who provide loans to eligible foreign companies receive a subsidy from the national government equal to the portion of interest.
Simplified Immigration
When a foreign national scheduled to work at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-approved company applies to the Immigration Bureau for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence (CoE), any documents required to process the application for status of residence which have already been submitted to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) by the company when applying for approval do not need to be submitted again. In addition, the period for processing an application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence will be shortened to approximately 10 days rather than the standard processing period of one to three months.



Subsidy Program
Foreign companies newly establishing their Asian regional headquarters or R&D center in the special zone can receive subsidies of up to one-half of the expenses incurred during business set up, including recruitment cost (maximum JPY 5 million). In addition, small to medium-sized companies operating Asian regional headquarters or R&D centers in Tokyo are eligible to receive further investments from the Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd.
Tax Incentive
Foreign companies who establish Asian regional headquarters or an R&D center for the first time in Japan within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters are eligible for the following national tax incentives (provided certain conditions are fulfilled): (1) income tax deduction, (2) special depreciation, (3) investment tax credit. In addition, eligible companies can also apply for metropolitan tax incentives, which can be applied on top of national tax incentives. Incentives include: •Exemption of metropolitan corporate enterprise tax (can only be paired with item (1)). •Exemption of fixed assets tax, city planning tax, and real estate acquisition tax (can only be paired with items (2) or (3)). Moreover, taxes on stock options granted by the parent company (foreign company) will be treated in the same manner as Japanese companies.
Expedited Patent Application Reviews
Research and development centers established by foreign companies under the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters guidelines are subject to shorter patent application examination and review periods. Expedited review reduces the patent review period from 22.2 months to 1.9 months. In addition, patent fees and application examination fees are reduced by half for small to medium-sized companies.
Benefits of doing business in Japan


Governmental Support: Incentive Programs.


Anti-Corruption: Japan keeps its incidents of unscrupulous government interference to a minimum.
Strong Economy: The Japanese economy is the 3rd largest in the world which is impressive since China has about 10 times as many people.
Fair Laws: Japan has a system of ironclad laws that are fair and just in most cases.
Talent: “Made in Japan” is synonymous with quality. Japanese people are innovative, hardworking and make great workers.
Technologically Advanced: Japan is at the top of the food chain when it comes to technology.
Banking Powerhouse: Its speedy transfer options and ease of moving money around makes the Japanese banking system safe, efficient, reliable and convenient.

We are specialists
in marketing
IN JAPAN!

International companies can keep up with local competition through extensive market research and strategy development. Businesses should carefully plan their marketing strategies before investing effort, money, and time.
Our marketing experts can ensure that your market-entry strategy will be effective in Japan.

OUR GOAL

Increase your brand awareness
Influencer Marketing, Content Marketing, Referral Programs, Creating Video Content,        Offline Campaigns
generate sales

Content Marketing, Website Optimization and SEO, Email, Social Media, Review Platforms, Online PR, PPC Ads,  Display Ads
promote your business 

Bilingual Japanese expert digital marketers understand the Japanese culture, Localize everything into Japanese, Use Japan’s top digital marketing channels


OUR DiGITAL MARKETING process

we’ll walk you through the process of creating a digital marketing plan
research & planning
  • About Business
  • Target Customers
  • About the Product
  • About Online Competition
  • Digital Marketing Assessment Strategic Plan
BUILD
  • Digital Marketing Objectives / Goals/ Strategy/ Plan
  • Communication Buildout
  • Creating Primary Digital Identities
PROMOTE
  • Search Engines
  • Display Network
  • Ecommerce Portals
  • Social Media
  •  Email/ Messaging/ Affiliate
analyze & optimize
  • Audience
  • Acquisition
  • Behavior
  • Conversion
  • Track/ Measure/ Improve

OUR offline MARKETINg distribution

The best marketing strategies connect and combine offline and digital marketing.
Print aD


 newspaper ad
Trade events and conferences
Flyers, pamphlets, and brochures

Our dIgital marketing case work 

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Ways to Unite Offline and Online Marketing Channels

Collateral management of offline advertising channels and online platforms makes marketing time-saving and simple.
Plan a budget, evaluate all channels
A proper budget has to be laid out. In order to spend the company's time and resources productively in the right places proportionately.
regular market research
Market research should be performed  frequently to follow the trends of the market.
Promote your offline business through an online presence
Improving offline customer journey through digital platforms is the new motto.
Drive online business through offline modes
If your customers are buying your products or your services online, offline communication can keep them closely connected.
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our YOUTUBE PROduCTIONS
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herahera Sanjyushi
more
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Aya Nakamachi
More
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Nakamachi brother and Sister
more
OUR company is the production team member of the movie 
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Ashley Jones Is Perfectly Normal

Amazon Prime Video

More
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Ashley Jones is Perfectly Normal

YouTube trailer

More
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Hana yuka Sano

Lead actress of the movie

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Past Projects
GOLDLIBERTY
GOLD LIBERTY
Real Estate Company
cypto time
Crypto Times
Cypto Currency and blockchain
nextwave
NEXTWAVE
Digital Marketing on live
tokimeki create inc.
TOKIMEKI CREATE INC.
Social Media,  Influencer Marketing
JINGU
JINGUMAE PRODUCE
Production Company, Talent Agency
universe
Universe Group
Matching Service Agency
entertainment
FuzokuDX
Entertainment Info Media
diaz
Diaz Group
Talent Agency
talent
Mine's
Talent Agency

How important is branding  in japan?

JAPAN IS ABOUT BRANDING!
If you're planning to bring your brand to Japan, the better option is to have a subsidiary company that will customize the products or services according to the Japanese culture. 
LOCALIZATION IS THE most important STEP
  • Without a brand, it’s difficult to build trust with customers in Japan. 
  • Price and product quality are not enough to win over Japanese customers.
  • In Japan’s market, strong brands are needed to remain memorable in the minds of potential customers. 
  • A localized brand will show consumers you’re committed to providing unique value to Japanese customers. 
  • Good branding makes the rest of your marketing and advertising effortless.


diversity of Partner companieS

Our extensive network covers all areas of the Japanese market.

akihabara
akihabara Premium collection(ANIME)
dube boy
DUB GALLERY AKIHABARA(ANIME)
kocompany
KO company
(LGBT market)
morero_01
Moreno Wine

WHY CHOOSE US?

Japan is a great new market place to explore for both B2B and B2C companies. We are here to help  to expand your business into Japan. We have market knowledge and experience, as well as skills such as copywriting, SEO and PPC.
localization

We specialize in localization and translation services by local Japanese 

market research

We specialize in market research and identifying market trends 

digital marketing

We specialize in digital marketing in Japan

People

We specialize in business-related regulations, laws and practices and draw upon a wide network of other specialists and vendors in an extensive network for other services.


JAPAN & USA wide SErVICE
We have professional Japanese and American teams in both  Japan and the USA. We can explain things in a way that you can understand in Native English. 
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We are specialists IN 

supporting 

YOUR BUSINESS IN JAPAN

Our goal is to help our clients be successful in business, supporting them through our various consulting services.

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What we can offer: Legal Entity Set Up in Japan/ Temporary Office Facilities/ Localization/Language Translation/ Office Location Search Advisory/ Business Culture/ Relationship Building/ Deal Sourcing & Negotiations / Financial Resources/ Intellectual Property Protection/ Local Customs Regulatory Compliance/ Staff Hiring & Management/ Partners and Intermediaries/ Geographical Locations/ Industry Specifications/ Acquisition Strategy/ Distribution Channels/ Sales and Marketing/ Sales Training & Tracking/ IT Support/ Branding/ Public Relations/ Spokesperson and  Back Office Support.
Our Sales Support Service includes: Sales Planning, Business Appointment Set Up, Translation and Localization 
Our IT Support Service includes: ERP, HCM, Netsuite, Cloud Support 
Our Back Office Support Service includes: Purchases/Billing, Logistics/Inventories, Accounting, Office Administration and HR.
our network

Our extensive networks cover all areas of the Japanese market.

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JETRO-goverNment funded organization
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tokyo metroplitan goverNment
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law office
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Accounting FIrm

We are ready for any challenges

We manages a vast amount of support services for companies entering Japan market. We assist entrepreneurs and investors with services to start, grow, and excel in Japan.
Contact us
Contact our consulting experts today for your free initial consultation