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In this article, we will introduce the basic information about making English company documents such as articles of incorporation or meeting minutes in a dialogue style. The contents of this article are based on our discussions in the internal study group.
Characters
Ken (male):
Ken is 22 years old. He has been with ARK for a year. (He wants to have a girlfriend by Christmas this year, participating in drinking parties with his co-workers and friends.)
Emma (female):
Emma is 34 years old. She is a mother of one child and a trainer at ARK.
(She’s been busy making handmade Christmas costumes for her child.)
George (male):
George is 46 years old. He has been working hard to become a paralegal.
(He’s been enjoying throwing a “hot pot” party with his family and friends every weekend.)
Discussion
Ken:
Recently, I heard that when a foreign-affiliated company establishes a branch office and carry out business continuously in Japan, it must appoint a “representative in Japan.” What exactly is a representative in Japan responsible for?
Emma:
Good question, Ken. A representative in Japan represents the branch office, conducting businesses, having the authority to sign contracts and documents, and conducting legal procedures in Japan.
Under Japanese laws, companies must specify and register a representative in Japan. It can facilitate smooth communication with business partners and tax offices in Japan.
George:
Exactly!
A representative in Japan plays an important role in handling day-to day operations and ensuring that each operation complies with Japanese laws and regulations.
A representative in Japan is responsible for any possible problems occurred in the branch office, so it has to have an address in Japan and be reliable and well-versed in Japanese business practices and regulations.
Conclusion
In this article, we mentioned a “representative in Japan.”
Please note that this article only introduces general outlines and does not include professional advice. So please make sure not to make any decisions without taking professional advice individually. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
(References)
The Companies Act
Article 817
(Accessed on November 1, 2024)
(Accessed on November 1, 2024)
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