Yaoki International Consulting helps Taiwanese SME manufacturers establish branch offices, factories, and representative offices in Kumamoto. From feasibility assessment, entity setup, visa, and subsidy applications through on-the-ground administration and ongoing support — a structured continuity coordinated by Yaoki on Kumamoto soil, alongside local gyōseishoshi, tax accountants, judicial scriveners, and banking contacts.
Before committing — confirm whether Kumamoto fits you. Yaoki arranges a structured Kumamoto site visit with district inspections, industrial cluster tours, and meetings with local professionals, producing a decision-grade visit report.
Once committed — run the three parallel administrative tracks: entity registration, bank account opening, Business Manager visa. Yaoki coordinates sequencing and timing alongside local gyōseishoshi, judicial scriveners, and tax accountants.
Your on-the-ground representative when you're not in Japan. Ongoing tax filings, labor administration, mail handling, government correspondence — keeping your Kumamoto presence functional without a Japan-based principal.
TSMC's Kumamoto Fab 1 (JASM) began mass production in December 2024 at 55,000 wafers per month; Fab 2 is scheduled to open by end of 2027. The two fabs combined will create 3,400+ direct high-tech jobs, with 200+ supply chain firms already landed in the region. Real estate, wages, urban amenities, and labor demand are all shifting in parallel. Below are the key recent data points. For full analysis, see "Why Kumamoto".
Full version includes zone maps, subsidy policy comparison, industry cluster list, and 10-year land price projection.
View Full Market AnalysisBelow is our current service portfolio. Services can be engaged individually or in combination. For full details, flows, and applicability, see the Services page.
Before any commitment — take a structured Kumamoto visit. Customized itinerary including district inspection, industrial estate walk-through, and face-to-face meetings with local gyōseishoshi, tax accountants, and banking contacts. Delivered with a decision-grade visit report.
The administrative workflow of cross-border setup: KK / GK entity formation, articles certification, bank account, tax office filing, Business Manager visa application. Coordinated by Yaoki together with local gyōseishoshi, judicial scriveners, and tax accountants.
Your on-the-ground representative when you're not in Japan. Ongoing handling of tax filings, labor administration, government correspondence, and quarterly reporting — keeping your Kumamoto presence functional and stable.
Cross-border landing is not a single event — it's a chain of handoffs. Below are four traits that show up in our actual service delivery.
Each professional domain is clearly delineated: legal opinions are signed by partner attorneys; tax filings by tax accountants; real estate transactions led by licensed realtors (takken-shi). Yaoki orchestrates overall coordination and administration — transparent process, defined accountability.
Long-term working relationships with Kumamoto's real estate agents, licensed realtors, administrative scriveners, tax accountants, and bank windows. When a specific expertise is needed, we can mobilize the right party within a reasonable timeframe.
From initial inquiry, site visits, property selection, entity setup, banking, visa, to ongoing post-landing management — a single point of contact. No need to relay context across multiple agents, attorneys, and accountants.
Each stage has clear timing, responsible parties, and expected deliverables. Weekly progress briefs so you always know where things stand, without having to chase.
Standard flow is approximately 90–180 days, depending on property type, visa, and financing situation. Each stage has a dedicated point of contact and weekly progress brief.
First online briefing with consultant. Understand client profile, budget, timeline, and needs; sign NDA.
3–5 day Kumamoto site visit: properties, commercial zones, expert meetings, area assessment.
Property selection · entity setup / ROI modeling / financing coordination / subsidy strategy.
Notary registration, tax settlement, bank accounts, visa issuance, key handover.
Tenant placement / tax filings / staff deployment / annual advisory / quarterly briefs.
Please briefly describe your needs and background. A consultant will be in touch within 48 hours to arrange an online or on-site briefing. First consultation is free of charge; all information is held under NDA.
Below are recent common questions, separated into manufacturer and investor groups. For the full version and resource downloads, see the FAQ page.
