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Starting a Business in Japan: KK vs LLC Comparison

Key Takeaways

✓Incorporating a KK costs about ¥250K vs. ¥100K for an LLC
✓LLCs have no financial disclosure obligation, reducing running costs
✓KK format offers higher credibility and easier fundraising
✓Articles of incorporation and registration can be filed independently

KK (Stock Corp): ~¥250K setup, higher credibility. GK (LLC): ~¥100K setup, flexible profit distribution. Both allow ¥1 minimum capital.

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