Single Point of Contact for Japan

From Business Plan to Bank Approval — and Everything After

HAKATAYA combines licensed management-consulting expertise with a Tokyo partner network to take your business from funding application to fully operational — all in English.

Flagship Advisory

Funding & Business Plan Advisory

Built by a licensed Chusho Kigyo Shindanshi (中小企業診断士) — Japan's national management consulting qualification

What's Included in This Flagship Advisory:

Business plan drafting (bilingual, English and Japanese)
Funding path diagnosis covering JFC new-business loans, subsidies, or private bank financing
Loan application preparation and submission support
Bank interview coaching in Japanese
Cash flow and financial projection modeling

Core Operations & Partner Network Services

GK / KK Formation
Company Incorporation
Complete English guidance on structuring and registering your Japanese legal entity without language barriers.
Coordinated with Judicial Scriveners
Bilingual Operations
Accounting & Tax Hub
Seamless liaison between your daily operations and trusted Tokyo tax accountants for compliance.
Fulfilled by Licensed Tokyo Partners
Bank Relations
Corporate Bank Accounts
Hands-on preparation and documentation support to satisfy strict Japanese bank screening requirements.
Dedicated Application Concierge
Real Estate Liaison
Commercial Office Leasing
Navigating non-resident lease terms, guarantor requirements, and registered business office setups.
Local Property Specialists
Labor & Insurance
Payroll & HR Compliance
Setting up local employee social insurance, pension registration, and monthly payroll administration.
Labor Attorney Coordination
Immigration
Founder & Team Visas
Strategic coordination for Business Manager, Engineer, and Specialist in Humanities visas.
Immigration Specialist Network

Need a customized Japanese entry strategy?

Get direct clarity on accounting timelines, incorporation costs, and regulatory steps.

Concierge Business Services

Seamless Japanese operations, coordinated in English.

HAKATAYA Inc. operates as your single point of contact in Tokyo, managing technical execution through our network of vetted Japanese tax, legal, and financial specialists.

Verified Tokyo Partner
Financial Architecture
Accounting & Bookkeeping Coordination

"Engineered for compliance, communicated in English."

We pair your startup with a licensed Tokyo CPA firm for tax filing, invoice system compliance, and monthly ledger balances. HAKATAYA acts as your dedicated bilingual client-facing advisor.
Concierge Managed
Legal & Entity
Company Incorporation Support

"Turnkey KK and GK corporate setup in Japan."

Establish your corporate legal entity with confidence. We coordinate legal counsel, Hankou seal creation, articles of incorporation registration, and bilingual corporate governance documents.
Direct Specialist Referral
Corporate Finance
Business Bank Account Assistance

"Clear navigation of Japanese banking requirements."

Opening a startup corporate account in Tokyo can be notoriously rigid. We prepare tailored English-Japanese pitch decks, compliance dossiers, and introduction packages for major banks.
Licensed Partner
Immigration & HR
Visa & Advisory Coordination

"Strategic immigration pathways for founders."

In partnership with certified Gyoseishoshi legal specialists, we coordinate Business Manager Visas, founder residence applications, and ongoing corporate immigration compliance.

Need a customized startup coordination plan?

Book an introductory English consultation to discuss entity setup, accounting handoff, or banking strategy in Tokyo.

Concierge Advantage

Why Foreign Founders Choose HAKATAYA

Running a startup in Japan should not mean getting lost in local bureaucracy. We act as your dedicated English-speaking concierge, combining personalized strategy with a network of certified Tokyo specialists.

Licensed Expert
Licensed, Not Just Coordinated

Your funding strategy is built by a licensed national management consultant, not outsourced sight-unseen.

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Track Record
Proven Track Record

100% loan approval rate across 20 business plans written, backed by 15+ years of accounting and finance experience.

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Bilingual Hub
Single Point of Contact

No translation friction. We serve as your client-facing English concierge while coordinating all Japanese accounting, legal, and banking workflows.

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Expert Network
Tokyo Specialist Partners

Tax filings, formal bookkeeping, and immigration tasks are executed by licensed Tokyo partners, managed directly through your concierge.

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Startup Fluency
Startup-Native Understanding

We speak the language of ambitious founders — from revenue tracking and cross-border payments to financial planning and modern business workflows.

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Verified Setup
Banking & Office Assistance

Step-by-step support for securing Japanese corporate bank accounts, physical office leases, and fulfilling local operational requirements.

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Tax & Compliance
Japanese Compliance Clear

Navigate Japan's Qualified Invoice System, national corporate taxes, and ongoing statutory filing deadlines with clear educational guidance.

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Concierge Care
Visa & Founder Mobility

Direct coordination with administrative immigration specialists to secure Business Manager Visas and smoothly onboard founding teams.

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Ready to simplify your Japanese startup operations?

Book an initial bilingual consultation to map your company setup and accounting needs.

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