Struggling to Get a Japanese Bank to Say Yes to Your Startup?
Whether you're expanding or just trying to keep the business alive, what you need is the same: funding a Japanese bank will approve. HAKATAYA is run by a licensed SME Management Consultant who builds bank-ready business plans for foreign founders in English and Japanese, then handles the paperwork.
30-minute video call, no cost, no obligation — we'll map out your funding options together.
English-Speaking Hub
Direct, clear communication with no language barrier for foreign founders.
Tokyo Specialist Partner Network
Certified accounting, tax, and legal execution fulfilled by trusted local firms.
End-to-End Concierge Support
From company incorporation and business bank setup to office leases and visas.
Setting up in Tokyo shouldn't mean administrative paralysis.
For foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in Japan, knowing what documents to prepare and where to submit them is often the first bottleneck. Drawing on our extensive experience, we support founders from the earliest stages.
We help you build the commercial credit footprint Japanese banks and card issuers expect — securing early lease guarantees, corporate cards, and financing eligibility even with no domestic credit history.
We accompany you to bank meetings and manage all Japanese-language documentation and interviews directly, so language is never the reason your financing application is rejected.
We structure your business plan and financial projections specifically for JFC and private bank underwriting criteria, giving your loan application the strongest possible chance of approval.
We manage the Qualified Invoice System, social insurance filings, and bilingual tax documentation on your behalf — so your energy stays on securing financing and growing the business.
Don't let bureaucracy delay your Japanese entity launch.
We act as your bilingual hub, coordinating directly with certified Tokyo tax accountants and banking specialists.
Funding & Business Plan Advisory for Foreign Founders
Back-office support keeps your paperwork compliant. It doesn't grow your business. Funding does — and that's where we focus first.
We build bank-ready business plans and guide your JFC or bank loan application from strategy to approval — in English and Japanese.
Why Foreign Founders Choose HAKATAYA
We serve as the trusted English-speaking bridge between international founders and Japanese banks, delivering certified expertise without the corporate friction.
Ready to establish and scale your business in Japan?
Book a low-pressure consultation with our bilingual advisor.
Past results don't guarantee future loan approval.
Your English hub for peace of mind in Japan
Foreign founders shouldn't have to act as their own regulatory project managers. HAKATAYA bridges the language and cultural gap, taking ownership of vendor management while top Tokyo specialists handle legal compliance.
How Information & Quality Control Flow
Foreign Startup Founder
Communicates goals, questions, and decisions in English without wrestling with Japanese administrative jargon.
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Coordinates scope, translates business needs, ensures compliance standards, and keeps timelines strictly on track.
Tokyo Partner Network
Licensed Tokyo CPAs, Tax Accountants, Judicial Scriveners, and Immigration Specialists who fulfill technical filings.
Concierge Management
Instead of having your various back-office tasks managed separately by different experts, you have a single partner holding the big picture.
Transparent Consolidated Scoping
No unexpected fees or hidden line items. All partner costs are quoted clearly up front in English before work commences.
Specialist Partner Fulfillment
Actual technical legal and tax tasks are performed by vetted specialists in Tokyo, supervised by HAKATAYA for seamless integration.
Executed by: Tokyo Partner CPA Firm
Executed by: Licensed Judicial Scrivener
Executed by: Vetted Specialist Network
Executed by: Certified Gyoseishoshi Specialist
Frequently Asked Concierge Questions
Ready to setup your startup in Japan with an English advocate?
Book a confidential 30-minute introductory call. We will review your company structure, timeline, and immediately clarify which specialist partners you will need.
How We Support Your Growth in Japan
HAKATAYA Inc. acts as your client-facing English concierge. We translate complex Japanese compliance into clear decisions and coordinate execution with vetted Tokyo accounting and legal specialists.
Ready to start your setup?
Book a calm, low-pressure consultation to evaluate your Japanese market expansion plan.
Key Concierge Deliverables
- Articles of Incorporation drafting & notarization
- Hankou corporate seal set ordering
- Official Tokibo Tohon company registration
Key Concierge Deliverables
- Corporate bank account application coordination
- Tax office commencement notifications (Gaiyo)
- Blue Return tax status application
Key Concierge Deliverables
- Visa-compliant office lease vetting
- Immigration specialist referral & dossier review
- Local corporate address validation
Key Concierge Deliverables
- Monthly English financial summaries & cloud bookkeeping
- Japanese Qualified Invoice System compliance
- Annual corporate tax return preparation & submission
Our Network of Specialists
HAKATAYA Inc. serves as your single English-speaking concierge, coordinating certified Tokyo partners to execute licensed tax, legal, payroll, and banking requirements.
Tokyo Tax & Accounting Firm
Fully licensed Japanese tax accountants who execute official monthly bookkeeping, corporate tax returns, and invoice system compliance under HAKATAYA's concierge oversight.
Shibuya Legal & Immigration Advisory
Specialized legal scriveners assisting foreign entrepreneurs with Business Manager Visas, corporate registration updates, and official government permits.
Ginza HR & Labor Solutions
Certified labor and social security attorneys providing bilingual employment contract drafting, social insurance registration, and monthly payroll processing.
Marunouchi Corporate Banking Desk
Dedicated banking liaison partners facilitating corporate account setups, merchant payment gateways, and international wire coordination for foreign-owned entities.
Need a custom specialist referral?
HAKATAYA acts as your dedicated point-of-contact, managing language translation and workflow tracking across all Japanese advisors.
Focus on Your Business, We'll Handle the Japanese Compliance
Navigating corporate tax, the Qualified Invoice System, and local administration shouldn't hold back your business growth. HAKATAYA acts as your dedicated English-speaking concierge in Tokyo, coordinating certified partner specialists on your behalf.
Direct, clear English communication designed specifically for foreign startup founders.
Tax filings, bookkeeping, and visa filings executed through trusted licensed local firms.
Assistance with bank accounts, office leasing, tax registration, and payroll coordination.
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HAKATAYA acts as your English-speaking concierge in Japan, bridging foreign founders with trusted accounting and legal experts.