Tuesday, March 31, 2009

How to Setup a Small Business in Japan

Establishing a business in a foreign country entails a lot of research, hard work and analysis. This is a quick guide on points to study when trying to setup a small business in Japan.

1. Familiarize yourself with the market. Determine the hot selling items. Look for a niche market. You can also look for daily essentials that cost a lot of money for consumers in Japan.

2. Apply for the right visa status. There are more than 150 countries wherein the citizens can easily enter Japan. Call the Japanese embassy in your country to assist you in your visa inquiries.

3. Study Design Protection Systems and Trademark Rules in Japan.

4. Review tax information. Determine the most relevant aspects of Japan's tax systems.

5. Secure your returns by possibly investing in low cost property as long as your business needs it. Japan's property market has been most competitive recently. For example, Many expats are looking for foreclosed properties in Japan to convert into english tutoring venues.

Visit http://foreclosured.blogspot.com for more information on how to buy Japanese foreclosed properties or Japanese Real estate in general

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