Core verification guides
How to Verify a Company in Japan (Step-by-Step Guide)
A practical workflow for confirming that a Japanese company exists, is active, and matches the counterparty you plan to work with.
Japanese Company Verification Guides
A practical guide library covering Japanese company verification, registry documents, due diligence, compliance checks, and document translation.
Core verification guides
5 guides
Core verification guides
How to Check if a Japanese Company is Legitimate
Key checks for deciding whether a Japanese company looks genuine before you place an order, sign an agreement, or start onboarding.
Core verification guides
How to Search Japanese Company Registry in English
How English-speaking teams can search Japanese company records without already knowing the exact legal name in Japanese.
Core verification guides
What is a Japanese Corporate Registry Certificate?
An explanation of the Japanese corporate registry certificate, what it proves, and why overseas teams ask for it.
Core verification guides
How to Obtain a Japanese Company Registry Document
A practical guide to obtaining a Japanese registry document when you need official company information for diligence or documentation.
Due diligence and compliance
5 guides
Due diligence and compliance
How to Do Due Diligence on a Japanese Company
A practical due-diligence framework for overseas teams reviewing a Japanese supplier, distributor, target, or strategic partner.
Due diligence and compliance
How to Confirm Directors of a Japanese Company
How to confirm who the current directors or representatives of a Japanese company are before you rely on authority or governance claims.
Due diligence and compliance
How to Check Shareholders of a Japanese Company
What overseas teams should know when trying to confirm ownership of a Japanese company and where registry data helps or stops helping.
Due diligence and compliance
How to Verify a Japanese Supplier Before Signing a Contract
A contract-focused verification checklist for overseas buyers working with a Japanese supplier for the first time.
Due diligence and compliance
How to Check Company Information in Japan for Compliance
A compliance-oriented checklist for reviewing Japanese company information in onboarding and monitoring workflows.
Translation and document reading
4 guides
Translation and document reading
How to Translate Japanese Corporate Registry Documents
A guide to translating Japanese corporate registry documents into clear English for business, legal, and compliance use.
Translation and document reading
English Translation of Japanese Company Registry Explained
An explanation of what teams should expect from an English translation of a Japanese company registry document.
Translation and document reading
What Information is Included in a Japanese Registry Certificate?
An overview of the types of company information that teams usually look for in a Japanese registry certificate.
Translation and document reading
How to Read Japanese Company Registry (with English examples)
A practical reading guide for non-Japanese teams who need to understand company registry fields and how they are used in English summaries.
Procedure and search
4 guides
Procedure and search
Where to Obtain a Japanese Company Certificate of Registration
A high-level guide to where businesses look when they need a Japanese company certificate of registration for official review.
Procedure and search
How to Get a Certificate of Incorporation in Japan
What overseas teams usually mean when they ask for a certificate of incorporation in Japan and how to approach the request.
Procedure and search
How to Search Corporate Number in Japan
How to find and use a Japanese corporate number when verifying a company for procurement, legal, or compliance work.
Procedure and search
Japan Company Search: Official vs Online Databases
How to think about official Japanese company records versus commercial or public online databases when you are searching a company.
Comparisons and market context
2 guides
Comparisons and market context
OpenCorporates vs Japanese Corporate Registry: What’s the Difference?
A practical comparison of broad company databases and Japanese registry-focused verification work.
Comparisons and market context
How Transparent Are Companies in Japan?
A practical explanation of what company transparency in Japan looks like from the perspective of overseas procurement, legal, and compliance teams.