Entering Japan: what it really takes for founders and business owners

​Entering Japan: what it really takes for founders and business owners

​An honest, no-pitch conversation between two operators on the ground about what entering Japan actually takes.

​What we'll cover:

• ​Why products that win at home stall in Japan.

• ​How to tell if you're actually ready to make the move

• ​What setup really takes: incorporation, visas, subsidies (GK vs KK vs Branch Office)

• ​Annual taxes and minimum taxes)

• ​Sales and marketing that works in Japan (B2B vs B2C sales & marketing)

• ​Where to start, without burning capital

​For founders with traction at home eyeing Japan, and business owners ready to set up and expand here.

​Bring your questions, we'll answer them live.

​Your hosts

​Tyson Batino - Co-founder of SmartStart Japan and 4x founder in Japan (Scaling Your Company, Japan Switch, One Coin English). 15+ years on the ground, JLPT N1, has helped 120+ businesses set up and grow in the market.

​Matt Ainsworth - Founder of GDZ Japan. Spent years on the ground in Tokyo across product, GTM, sales and marketing, now helps founders with traction at home enter Japan the right way. Operators, not consultants.

​We look forward to having you there with us