Limited Liability Company Establishment Costs: A Complete Guide for 2025
You can reduce costs when establishing a limited liability company yourself. Understanding the costs involved in establishing a limited liability company on your own in 2025 is very important for foreigners establishing a company in Japan. This article will explain in detail the costs of establishing a limited liability company yourself. We recommend using Check Visa Eligibility to verify your visa eligibility.
Basic Costs of Establishing a Limited Liability Company
When establishing a limited liability company yourself, there are basic costs involved. Understanding these costs allows for appropriate budget planning.
Registration License Tax and Notary Fees
Establishing a limited liability company requires a registration license tax and notary fees. The registration license tax varies depending on the amount of capital, but is usually 60,000 yen. Notary fees are required for certifying the articles of incorporation and are usually around 50,000 yen. These costs are necessary even when establishing the company yourself.
Other Costs
Establishing a limited liability company also involves other costs. These include the cost of creating a seal, obtaining a seal registration certificate, and obtaining a transcript of the articles of incorporation. These costs are usually around 10,000 to 20,000 yen. Additional costs will be incurred if you create a company seal.
Procedures for Establishing a Company Yourself
When establishing a limited liability company yourself, appropriate procedures are necessary. By understanding these procedures, you can establish the company yourself.
Preparation and Certification of Articles of Incorporation
Establishing a limited liability company requires the preparation and certification of articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation are a document that defines the basic rules of the company. You can prepare the articles of incorporation yourself, but legal knowledge is required. The articles of incorporation can be certified at a notary public office. Notary fees are required for certifying the articles of incorporation.
Registration Application and Required Documents
Establishing a limited liability company requires a registration application. The registration application can be made at the Legal Affairs Bureau. The registration application requires the articles of incorporation, seal registration certificate, proof of payment of capital, and a letter of acceptance of appointment of the representative. Properly preparing these documents is an important point when establishing the company yourself.
Advantages and Points to Note When Establishing a Company Yourself
Establishing a limited liability company yourself can reduce costs, but there are also points to note. By understanding these points, you can make appropriate decisions.
Merits of Reducing Costs
When establishing the company yourself, you can reduce costs because you do not have to pay fees to experts. Fees to experts are usually around 100,000 to 300,000 yen. You can reduce these costs by establishing the company yourself. Also, by establishing the company yourself, you can understand the procedures for establishing a company.
Points to Note and Risks
When establishing the company yourself, legal knowledge and experience are required. Legal knowledge is required to prepare the articles of incorporation and registration application, and if there are any errors, problems may occur later. Also, the procedure may take time. By receiving support from experts, appropriate preparation and procedures are possible.
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