Doing Business in Japan
Importing, acquiring, and setting up business in Japan — the visa requirements, banking obstacles, and platform mechanics most guides skip over.
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Business Manager Visa Without a Company
Japan's Business Manager visa doesn't require incorporation. Sole proprietors, NPO directors, and existing managers can all qualify — here's how.
Buying a Business in Japan: Succession Crisis
Japan's SME succession crisis is creating a genuine buyer's market for foreign acquirers — here's what's actually for sale, and the real obstacles.
Importing Used Cars from Japan to the UK
The complete guide to importing used cars from Japan to the UK in 2026 — the new 0% CEPA duty rate, IVA testing, and a landed cost calculator.
Japan's M&A Platforms: A Foreign Buyer's Guide
How Tranbi and Batonz actually work, what they cost, what listings don't tell you, and where foreign-buyer deals go wrong — a practical walkthrough.
The Japan Corporate Bank Account Trap
You can get a Business Manager visa, register a company, and be fully legal — yet still be unable to open a corporate bank account for global transfers.