PRICING THAT SHOWS THE WHOLE PICTURE

What will it cost to achieve your goal in Japan?

Qualified professional fees, KIZUNA bilingual project management and routine official expenses — shown together as one estimated overall customer budget. Standard English communication is included, not automatically charged as an extra.

PROJECT-WIDE BUDGETS

Planning ranges by what you want to achieve

Costs depend on residence status, document volume, the specialists engaged and the work agreed. These ranges are illustrative total customer budgets, including estimated consumption tax on relevant service fees; they are not fixed tariffs.

START A BUSINESS

Form a Japanese GK (LLC)

¥320,000–¥420,000standard GK incorporation, including usual bilingual support

An estimated whole-project cost covering a registration specialist, standard English-language communication, coordination and ordinary filing expenses.

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INCORPORATION

Establish a Japanese KK

¥570,000–¥700,000standard KK incorporation, including usual bilingual support

An estimated whole-project cost for corporate formation, registration and notary expenses, plus KIZUNA coordination and routine English support.

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VISAS & IMMIGRATION

Business Manager residence-status support

¥590,000–¥750,000one standard application, including usual bilingual communication

Estimated project total covering an immigration specialist, potential success-related professional fee, KIZUNA bilingual coordination and application expenses.

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FULL START-UP

GK + Business Manager status + bank preparation

¥1,150,000–¥1,550,000combined project, excluding capital and operating investment

A coordinated standard company formation, immigration practitioner engagement and support for a corporate bank-account application, with routine English communication included.

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ENTER JAPAN

Overseas company launch coordination

¥1,200,000–¥2,500,000multi-workstream Japan launch (illustrative)

Illustrative combined budget for a subsidiary setup, initial specialist advice and KIZUNA bilingual management of the agreed launch.

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OPERATE IN JAPAN

Run a Japanese company with ongoing support

¥950,000–¥2,000,000illustrative first year including selected professional services

A one-year planning budget combining agreed accounting, corporate tax filing, optional payroll and routine bilingual liaison for operations.

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LIFE & WORK

Straightforward personal tax filing assistance

¥70,000–¥160,000single filing year; complex international cases extra

A standard resident’s individual return handled by a tax accountant, with KIZUNA helping the client and accountant communicate in English.

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RESIDENCE

Standard residence-status renewal assistance

¥80,000–¥160,000one straightforward renewal, excluding unusual complexity

Budget for a relatively simple renewal with professional support and routine English communication; Business Manager or complex renewals may cost more.

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LANGUAGE SUPPORT IS ALREADY INCLUDED

No routine English-language surcharge.

Our standard examples include ordinary English correspondence, planned meetings and bilingual project updates in the agreed project-management fee. We do not automatically add another interpretation or translation line to a comparable package. Extra fees may apply only for expressly requested specialist interpretation, certified or high-volume translations, or additional meetings beyond the written scope.

AN IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

Business capital is not a service fee.

Company incorporation and permission to reside in Japan are separate matters. In particular, the revised Business Manager residence criteria may require ¥30 million in business capital or qualifying investment, among other conditions. That is a business funding requirement — it is not included in the service-budget ranges above. Other costs such as office rent and wages are also separate.

START A BUSINESS

Form a Japanese GK (LLC)

Planning range¥320,000–¥420,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: standard GK incorporation

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Licensed incorporation specialistProfessional fee¥200,000
Registration tax, certificates and routine expensesOfficial costs¥74,550
KIZUNA project management + standard bilingual supportKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥40,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥24,000
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥338,550

Routine English-language calls, coordination and ordinary correspondence within the agreed scope are included—not added again as a separate interpretation fee. Filing costs and tax treatment vary by case.

Usually outside this example

Business capital, unusually extensive certified translations, a residence application, office rental, bank account assistance and uncommon legalisation expenses.

INCORPORATION

Establish a Japanese KK

Planning range¥570,000–¥700,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: standard KK incorporation

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Licensed incorporation specialistProfessional fee¥300,000
Registry, notary and routine official expensesOfficial costs¥216,550
KIZUNA project management + standard bilingual supportKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥45,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥34,500
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥596,050

Illustrative standard incorporation, not a package for a company needing unusual documents or additional filings. English-language support within the scoped process is included.

Usually outside this example

Capital contribution, visa applications, bank account assistance, business premises, unusual overseas certification and specialist translation beyond the agreed volume.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION

Business Manager residence-status support

Planning range¥590,000–¥750,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: one Business Manager residence application

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Immigration specialist: application + assumed success-related feeProfessional fee¥470,000
Official and incidental allowanceOfficial / incidental costs¥59,000
KIZUNA coordination + routine English supportKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥40,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥51,000
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥620,000

An illustrative success-related fee is included in the potential budget, even if payable only after the stipulated outcome. Eligibility and final professional charges require case assessment. Immigration approval cannot be promised.

Usually outside this example

Company incorporation, the capital or investment needed to meet eligibility requirements, office costs, employment, complex translations and additional applicants.

FULL START-UP

GK + Business Manager status + bank preparation

Planning range¥1,150,000–¥1,550,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: GK + one Business Manager application + banking preparation

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Incorporation specialistProfessional fee¥200,000
Company registration and common official expensesOfficial costs¥74,550
Immigration specialist: application + assumed success-related feeProfessional fee¥470,000
Immigration official and incidental allowanceOfficial / incidental costs¥59,000
Corporate bank-account application supportBanking preparation¥200,000
Banking-related incidental allowanceIncidental costs¥9,000
KIZUNA bilingual end-to-end coordinationKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥85,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥95,500
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥1,193,050

This example includes an assumed immigration success-related fee to avoid understating total potential cost; the exact payment trigger is set by the specialist. Basic English meetings and correspondence are included, not priced again. No approval is guaranteed.

Usually outside this example

Capital or qualifying investment, office deposit and rent, payroll, special translations, additional licence work, family applications and any guarantee of banking or immigration approval.

ENTER JAPAN

Overseas company launch coordination

Planning range¥1,200,000–¥2,500,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: overseas company establishing a Japanese subsidiary

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Incorporation/registration specialistProfessional fee¥300,000
Official filings and certificatesOfficial costs¥220,000
Initial tax and employment setup professionalsProfessional fee¥220,000
KIZUNA launch coordination + standard bilingual supportKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥400,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥92,000
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥1,232,000

This is one limited launch scope, not a guaranteed full market entry at the stated amount. The agreed KIZUNA coordination fee includes normal bilingual meetings and email work.

Usually outside this example

Capital investment, rent, employee salaries, specialised market research, residence applications, unusual document legalisation and other licencing needs.

OPERATE IN JAPAN

Run a Japanese company with ongoing support

Planning range¥950,000–¥2,000,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: 12 months of agreed operating support

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Tax accountant (¥30,000 × 12 months)Professional fee¥360,000
Annual corporate tax filingProfessional fee¥250,000
KIZUNA bilingual operations support (¥40,000 × 12 months)KIZUNA (routine language support included)¥480,000
Payroll support (¥20,000 × 12 months)Other professional¥240,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥133,000
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥1,463,000

The illustration includes payroll support; it may be excluded from a real quote. Routine calls and bilingual correspondence within the agreed monthly hours are already covered by KIZUNA support.

Usually outside this example

Actual tax liabilities, major audits, unusually high transaction volumes, office costs, payroll wages, new licence applications and out-of-scope translations.

LIFE & WORK

Straightforward personal tax filing assistance

Planning range¥70,000–¥160,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: relatively simple resident personal tax return

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Tax accountant filing workProfessional fee¥50,000
KIZUNA bilingual intake and coordinationKIZUNA (routine language support included)¥15,000
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥6,500
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥71,500

Illustrative total is for a straightforward return. Cross-border tax or complex business-income cases may require a materially higher separate quote (for example ¥150,000–¥350,000 or more). Only qualified tax practitioners handle tax advice and filing.

Usually outside this example

Income tax due, complex overseas assets or investment reporting, capital gains, multiple years, international tax planning and exceptional translation.

RESIDENCE

Standard residence-status renewal assistance

Planning range¥80,000–¥160,000
ILLUSTRATIVE COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET

Example: one straightforward renewal

A single planning example covering the described standard scope, with routine bilingual support already included in the relevant service fee. Not a binding quote.

Qualified immigration specialistProfessional fee¥50,000
KIZUNA coordination + standard bilingual supportKIZUNA (includes routine language support)¥15,000
Official and incidental expenses allowanceOfficial / incidental costs¥8,500
Estimated consumption tax on taxable feesTax¥6,500
Estimated overall customer payment for this example¥80,000

The example is for a straightforward renewal, not a Business Manager renewal. Official charges vary with filing method and procedure. Standard English contact is included.

Usually outside this example

Business Manager renewals with additional checks, disputed applications, multiple family applications, extensive certified translation and document procurement.

HOW YOUR QUOTE IS PREPARED

A single plan. A transparent breakdown.

01

Describe your goal

Tell us your desired outcome, timing, current status and what is already in place.

02

Confirm the scope

We confirm what ordinary English support is already included, how many meetings are covered, each specialist’s work, official costs and the price of anything genuinely extra.

03

Receive a project-wide estimate

You receive one project-wide budget, with provider responsibilities and payment destinations itemised. No routine bilingual work is counted twice.

Professional engagements remain independent. A qualified practitioner handles regulated work and determines their own fee. For now, payment arrangements are confirmed separately; this site does not imply that KIZUNA collects or retains specialist fees.

Prices are market-aligned planning scenarios reviewed in October 2026, not a binding public rate card, an accepted partner quote, a guaranteed result or a substitute for a case-specific quotation. Official charges and the tax treatment of professional work can differ. We do not guarantee residence permission or banking approval.

Reference points for these illustrations

Official fee schedules and publicly available market information inform the illustrative budgets. Each engagement has its own scope, practitioner fees and expenses. These examples are not confirmed quotes from KIZUNA partners.

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