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Relying on simple majority board control in Japan often fails because the statutory Representative Director (Daihyo Torishimariyaku) holds independent, legally binding authority to obligate the company toward third parties. Dual-track...
Cross-Border Private Equity in Japan: Investor Legal Guide Cross-border private equity (PE) activity in Japan continues to accelerate. Corporate restructuring, founder succession, and Tokyo Stock Exchange governance pressures have unlocked...
Strict Screening Thresholds: Foreign private equity funds acquiring 1% or more of voting rights in a listed Japanese company operating in a designated core sector must submit a prior notification...
Japanese Import Regulations for E-Commerce Merchants
Aug 18, 2026Non-resident sellers cannot act as direct importers under the Customs Act without appointing a local legal entity as an Importer of Record (IOR) or designating an Attorney for Customs Procedures...
Japanese courts frequently restrict a supplier's right to terminate or refuse renewal of long-term distribution agreements without just cause, even if the written contract explicitly allows it. Resale price maintenance...