Hajime coordinates the sequence; licensed professionals own regulated decisions and work. No provider can buy placement or access to a customer.
Official sources linked at the point of useLast reviewed July 13, 2026Review cadence checked manually each weekBoundary coordination, not regulated advice
Responsibility standard
Judicial scrivener
Capabilities
Company and commercial registration filings; registry procedure support.
Languages
English capability verified per firm
Regions
National where procedure permits; local coordination varies
Verification before introduction
Shiho-shoshi registration verified before introduction
When typically needed
After formation decisions are stable and before registration documents are finalized
Responsibility standard
Administrative scrivener
Capabilities
Administrative applications and permits within the professional's authorized scope.
Languages
English capability verified per firm
Regions
Depends on authority, permit, and firm coverage
Verification before introduction
Gyosei-shoshi registration verified before introduction
When typically needed
When business licenses, permits, or residence procedure support is identified
Responsibility standard
Immigration attorney or specialist
Capabilities
Residence strategy, eligibility assessment, application preparation, and representation within scope.
Languages
English service and translated engagement terms verified
Regions
Japan-wide practice may be possible; case handling verified
Verification before introduction
Relevant Japanese professional registration and immigration filing authorization verified
When typically needed
Before capital, staffing, office, or timing assumptions are fixed when residence status matters
Responsibility standard
Tax attorney
Capabilities
Entity-specific tax advice, filings, elections, and representation before tax authorities.
Languages
English advisory capability verified per firm
Regions
National tax work; local-tax familiarity confirmed
Verification before introduction
Zeirishi registration verified before introduction
When typically needed
Before entity and fiscal decisions are final, then immediately after registration
Responsibility standard
Accountant and payroll provider
Capabilities
Bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll operations, and recurring finance administration.
Languages
English operating contact verified
Regions
Cloud delivery may be national; payroll coverage verified
Verification before introduction
Service scope and any regulated work boundaries verified
When typically needed
Before the first transaction or payroll cycle
Responsibility standard
Employment lawyer or labor and social security attorney
Capabilities
Employment advice, work rules, labor and social-insurance procedures within license scope.
Languages
English advisory capability verified per firm
Regions
National advice with local procedure support as needed
Verification before introduction
Bengoshi or shakai hoken romushi registration verified as applicable
When typically needed
Before offers are issued or the company becomes an employer
Responsibility standard
Office provider
Capabilities
Registered-address, coworking, private-office, lease, and mail-handling services.
Languages
English contracting and support verified
Regions
Property-specific
Verification before introduction
Corporate identity, property rights, contract, and relevant real-estate credentials verified
When typically needed
After address requirements are known and before signing or filing