Business has to be considered from all aspects, from business, finance and legal perspective.We are a group of experts ready to support you comprehensively in Japan business. You will be released from all the back-office procedures and concentrate in core business activity.
Language barrier is the most difficult and stressful part in Japan business.How to overcome this difficulty is a key to success.We are all fluent in English, with academic and/or professional background outside Japan.We ensure you smooth communication throughout the time.
Our mission is the make sure that you will be successful throughout the time here in Japan.We provide all the consulting services that’s needed in the life stage of your business.
It represents the number of active foreign companies in Japan (as of March 2020).
Benefit from the 3 main attractive features of the Japanese market: Size, infrastructure and character of japanese consumers.
According to a survey about foreign companies in Japan conducted by the “Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)” in 2021, more than 60% rated the Japanese market as an attractive market, that has high-income level and a large size of consumers-market.**
For example, Japan ranked as the 4th largest E-Commerce market in the world in 2021.
Source:” Survey of Trends in Business Activities of Foreign Affiliates”(METI)
Infrastructure such as transportation and telecommunications in Japan stands is one of the most developed one in all of Asia.
The public transportation network, such as buses and trains, runs like a spider’s web, that brings a convenient and highly efficient accessibility across the country.
Japan has started 5G services since March 2020. Along with the wide spreading 5G connection, many local governments can also enjoy the advantages in various fields.
The further development of ICT utilisation, such as teleworking and online medical treatment following the spread of COVID-19, has also helped out to enhance the infrastructure.
Japanese consumers are sensitive for the latest trends in the market. This means that a company has always a chance to introduce the mega-hit products.
Although the entire market size of Japan inclines along with its population as a natural trend, , the market still has a great potential (There are a great number of early-adaptors for the new products from foreign countries, for example).
Moreover, even though the business environment has changed significantly due to the impact of COVID-19, most foreign companies in Japan recognize that the Japanese economy is still running in a good momentum, and opportunities where they can expand their existing businesses.
When you want to dive into the Japanese market, you may think you must establish a local entity (corporation, branch etc).
Don't worry, you can do your business in Japan without it. e.g., through agency-scheme.
You can skip bureaucratic procedures and time-consuming paperwork etc and avoid the potential expenses.
In short, Japan offers “Small & Quick Start with Lower Risk”.
Starting your business with agency-scheme must be one of the best options for you.
In principle, foreign company must have a local entity to open a bank account, in Japan. This can usually be a big challenge for them.
Our Debt collection service can solve such problems. We will take over debt-collection process on your behalf, and complete bank transfer to your bank account in your desired country.
This way, you can start your business without opening a Japanese bank account.
Employer of Record is a new employment model, which Employer of Record-provider employs the people locally on behalf of you.
In this way, you can secure the required local work force without establishing a local entity in Japan.
Our GEO solution delivers a quick and solid start.
All members in our team are bilingual, which guarantees a stress-free communication.
All the communications and documentation will be done in a professional and competitive level by bilingual team members.
We offer multiple consulting services, like market-research or business planning to boost up your business.
If you need to establish a local entity in Japan, we can also provide a professional support, such as certified public accountants, foreign consultants, MBAs, lawyers, and tax accountants, so that you can get to an excellent start of your presence in Japan.
A German risk consulting company of offshore power sought to expand into the Japanese market. However, the absence of Japanese employees working for the company meant it was unable to carry on with the project.
We established a corporation in Japan on behalf of the company. Moreover, Sato, our CEO, was appointed as co-representative director and opened a bank account for them.
We are managing company operations on behalf of the company including accounting, taxation, bank account management, and creating monthly reports in English to inform the head office.
A US company needed information about the Japanese market for establishing a business presence in Japan.
We conducted market research and prepared a business plan in Japanese. The business plan was presented in both Japanese and English after we interviewed the executive and business managers.
With this business plan, the company gained:
• A business management visa
• An explanation and the ability to negotiate with the new business partners
• An office for rent
We provided financial advisory services to a company jointly run by an American and a French national who wished to take their business to Japan.
We helped them with:
-Creating a business plan
-Creating a financial forecast
-Assisting the company on the negotiating table with the Government, Financial Institutions and a local bank.
This worked to make sense of the Japanese financial system, cover the language barrier, and led the company into gaining a bank loan.
Our top professionals are ready to help with your business. We deliver solutions
using our proven winning formula consisting of expertise.
President & CEO
Joined the MUFG Bank in 2007, PwC Japan in 2014 and founded BulkUp Consulting KK in 2017. He is one of the few Japanese consultants who has insights in both business and finance, also with capability to handle cross border business. Serves as a Part-time Director (CFO) for three client companies (two Japanese, one German Company).
Chairman & CTO
An expert in system engineering and IoT development with experience of more than 40 years. Many achievements in localizing Microsoft products to Japanese market. He is the 1st Japanese engineer to be awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) from Bill Gates himself. Keio University senior fellow (2002-2017), author of more than 20 technical books. Member of BulkUp Group since 2018.
Director
Joined Mizuho Bank in 1985, Salomon Brothers (now Citigroup Global Markets) in 1988 where he served for 25years. Stormharbour Securities from 2013 and joined BulkUp Consulting in 2022. His specialty is Investment banking including M&A, capital policies, venture financing, fundraising renewable energy investment, etc. He has experiences as a full-time CFO for several companies.
Manager
Joined Hitachi Capital in 2009, Recruit Management Solutions (Recruit: parent company of Indeed) in 2012 and BulkUp Consulting in 2020. Her specialty is project management, HR consulting, recruiting and talent training. She has many experiences in managing business/financial consulting projects of all sizes and industries.
Senior Consultant
Joined JAFCO (Japan’s leading venture capital) in 2002. SALTLUX in 2020, CROWD CREDIT, a crowd fund lending company in 2010 and BulkUp Consulting in 2020. His specialty is to build business partnerships between domestic and overseas companies, cross boarder trading, and venture finance. Also Founder and CEO of ILODOLY LLC where he is engaged in dates importing business.
We, BulkUp Consulting, are an expert in providing full support to foreign companies considering the development of an agency., with the long-term experiences since our establishment. From the professional viewpoint, we offer a variety of high-quality services to deliver the best solution.
If you are interested in our services, please contact us via contact form. Any inquiries are welcome. Please feel free to ask.
We will conclude a non-disclosure agreement before getting into details. We have an e-signing system ready, so this will only take a few hours. Also, we will set up an online meeting via Microsoft Teams.
We would like to have an online meeting to understand your business, your purpose and your situation. We will provide you with basic information and what procedures are to be taken.
We will propose needed services, fees and duration.
Once you agree with our proposal, we will prepare a contract and send it to you via the e-signing system. Also, we ask for advance payments to be made at this step. Payments can be made by bank wiring, credit cards (Visa or Master card) or PayPal.
Delivery will be made according to the contract agreed upon. Frequent communication will be made to keep you updated. Once the delivery is completed, we will send you the evidence, for example, a Certificate of incorporation for company registration.
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