Japan

Japan: a global leader in precision engineering and high-tech innovation, supported by a mature industrial ecosystem and a deeply experienced, quality-focused workforce.

Japan is a strategically positioned market and the world’s third-largest economy, recognised for its advanced industrial capabilities, technological leadership and economic resilience.

Why choose Japan?

Its stable regulatory and political environment, culture of innovation, and highly skilled workforce make it an attractive base for regional headquarters, high-value manufacturing, R&D activities and long-term investment. With strong economic ties to the United States, Europe and the wider Asia-Pacific region, Japan offers companies a reliable and well-connected platform for expansion across the region.

Entity formation

Global company formation support with seamless documentation and regulatory compliance

Company secretarial services

Ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and support governance

Provision of registered address

Provision of a professional registered address for your company’s legal and correspondence needs.

Provision of resident director

Ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements while supporting effective corporate governance and business continuity.

Accounting services

Provision of end-to-end outsourced accounting, including maintaining records and preparing monthly reporting packages in our or the client’s chosen accounting system.

Bank account opening and management services

Liquidation services

Professional liquidation services to wind down and close companies efficiently and compliantly.

Corporate tax compliance and advisory services

Supports clients with local corporate tax filings, ongoing compliance requirements, and strategic tax advisory services to help manage risk and optimise outcomes.

Payroll & HR

Employ, reward and deliver exceptional employee experiences globally

Immigration services

Short‑term work visas, work visas, business manager visas, dependent visas, visa renewals and type changes, permanent residency, and domestic helper visas.

Why partner with us?

Vistra Japan is a proactive, responsive and high performing team, here to support frictionless progress for your organisation.

Local expertise, global standards

Over 20 years’ experience in Japan’s regulatory and business landscape, helping corporates and funds navigate compliance and operational complexities, with bilingual specialists bridging communication gaps.

Comprehensive payroll and human resources solutions

Deliver reliable payroll and HR solutions built on time-tested processes that ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience. Over 10,000 payslips processed monthly.

Dedicated, well-established local experts

We provide strategic guidance to help corporates and funds select the most appropriate legal entity in Japan, aligned with their business objectives and long-term growth plans. Our experienced Company Secretarial team then delivers end-to-end support, from incorporation and regulatory filings to ongoing governance and statutory compliance, ensuring a compliant, efficient and scalable presence in the Japanese market.

Seamless bank account opening and accounting services

We offer a fully managed service to open a Japanese corporate bank account on your behalf, no travel to Japan required. Once established, Vistra accounting services provides ongoing banking coordination and support, ensuring smooth operations while overcoming the language and procedural barriers often faced by overseas companies entering the Japanese market.