Service Provider Directory
Articles on this site flag work that typically requires a licensed professional in Japan or in the destination market. This directory is being assembled to list firms that have publicly stated they work with overseas clients in English. The site operator is not licensed to provide such advice and does not recommend specific providers.
Directory in preparation
While listings are being compiled and verified, please email us with the type of professional you are looking for and the destination market. We will introduce candidates from our standing relationships at no cost.
Categories the directory will cover
Japan licensing and gyōseishoshi (行政書士)
Administrative-law attorneys who handle Japanese business licensing, food sanitation permits, cosmetics manufacturing licenses, and related authority filings.
Customs brokers and freight forwarders
Licensed customs brokers (通関業者) and forwarders with English support who handle Japanese export procedures and destination-side import clearance.
Patent attorneys (弁理士) and IP law firms
Trademark, design, and patent filing in Japan and other jurisdictions.
Japanese law firms and tax accountants
Cross-border M&A, joint ventures, subsidiary setup, and Japanese tax planning for foreign investors.
Destination-market regulatory consultants
Licensed professionals in the destination jurisdiction (FDA agents, EU responsible persons, China cross-border consultants, etc.).