Services

Immigration & Foreign Employment

Support for hiring foreign employees and residence status procedures.

Foreign Employee Support

From USD 150

Hiring foreign employees in Japan requires numerous procedures, starting with verification of residence status. Employers may face serious penalties for non-compliance — 'I didn't know' is not an accepted excuse. We provide advisory consulting from multiple angles including labor law, social insurance, residence status, and resident registration (additional fees apply when actual procedures are required). Consultations available in English.

Translation: Contracts, Work Rules, Articles

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We handle a wide range of business translations including English translations of documents for submission to home country authorities, Japanese translations of English documents, and English translations of work rules. Legal documents translated by machine can differ in nuance or meaning in ways that lead to serious disputes. Work rules that foreign employees cannot read may be deemed unpublicized and therefore invalid. Please consult us on the best approach.

Residence Status Procedures

From USD 700

We handle all residence status-related procedures. [Certificate of Eligibility] When inviting a foreign national to Japan, obtaining this certificate in advance ensures a smooth landing examination. We support the first step toward welcoming your future colleague to Japan with confidence. [Change of Residence Status] We carefully assess eligibility for the desired status based on your current situation before filing. We respond accurately to changes in status. [Residence Period Renewal] We handle renewal applications to ensure uninterrupted life and work in Japan. English support available.

Labor & Social Insurance / Work Rules

From social insurance enrollment after incorporation to work rules creation, we propose procedures tailored to your company's size.

Workers' Comp & Employment Insurance Enrollment

From USD 350 each

After establishing a company and hiring employees, enrollment in labor insurance is required. Both workers' compensation and employment insurance apply to virtually all businesses with even one employee. Visiting the Labor Standards Inspection Office and Public Employment Security Office in person takes considerable time and effort. Leave it to us and we will handle everything online.

Social Insurance Enrollment

From USD 350

When establishing a corporation, enrollment in social insurance (health insurance and employees' pension) is mandatory even for a sole director. We handle new enrollment, qualification acquisition, and dependent registration procedures. We can also assist with enrollment procedures for subsequent employees.

Work Rules Creation & Review

From USD 1,500

Workplaces with 10 or more employees are legally required to have work rules, but fewer than 10 does not mean they are unnecessary. Without work rules, disciplinary action cannot be taken, and responses to workplace issues become ad hoc. Work rules are an essential set of regulations that prevent problems before they arise. We create optimal work rules through consultations covering your company's HR fundamentals.

Permits & Licenses

We assist with applications and license acquisition from administrative authorities.

Company Incorporation

From USD 1,000 (excluding registration tax)

From articles of incorporation to electronic authentication. We identify all necessary business purposes and verify with the relevant authorities before drafting. Registration is handled in coordination with our partner judicial scrivener, ensuring a reliable process.

Retainer Plans

Our monthly retainer contracts provide ongoing support for workplace culture development, HR and labor management system design, day-to-day labor consultations, administrative procedures, and payroll processing.

Advisory Retainer

From USD 200/month

Ideal for those who want professional advice on day-to-day HR issues and labor concerns. Whether you are unsure about information found online, want expert guidance, or are wondering how to improve employee motivation — we are here to help. In-person and online consultations available.

Advisory + Procedure Retainer

From USD 400/month

In addition to the advisory retainer, we handle all labor procedures on your behalf. Includes the annual salary revision report and labor insurance renewal. We also handle workers compensation and childcare leave applications. Recommended for those looking to outsource back-office functions.

Advisory + Procedure + Payroll Retainer

From USD 500/month

In addition to the advisory and procedure retainer, we handle payroll calculation. Recommended for those who want to outsource time-consuming payroll processing. Payroll is managed via cloud software and pay slips are delivered as PDFs.