CONSULTING

A practical path across borders.

For people and companies exploring Japan, and for Japanese teams looking toward the United States. Start with your objectives, then work through the business and communication questions together.

01

Setting up in Japan

Discuss what you plan to do in Japan, your timeline and the relationships you will need. Lloyd helps you prepare for each step and for the conversations with the professionals who carry it out.

  • Choosing a structure: GK (godo kaisha) or KK (kabushiki kaisha)
  • Preparing for incorporation, bank account and tax-office notifications
  • Relocation and visa questions to take to an immigration specialist
  • Office, housing and property needs, with introductions to licensed agents
02

Expanding to the United States

For Japanese companies and founders planning US activity. Lloyd and Thom Peace bring hands-on experience with US business and nonprofit initiatives.

  • A US market-entry plan you can explain to partners
  • Your business introduction, in clear English
  • Questions to resolve about a US entity and banking
  • Introductions with a clear purpose

Legal, tax, immigration and regulated property work is handled by appropriately qualified professionals under their own engagements. Scope, availability and fees are agreed for each engagement.

Connections with a purpose

Before asking for introductions, Lloyd helps you decide what expertise you actually need. That makes each conversation with a scrivener, tax accountant, lawyer or partner shorter and more useful.

A clear plan starts with one good conversation.

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