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SmartStart Japan

Incorporation, visa, banking and subsidy support for foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in Japan.

🇯🇵 Sumida City, Tokyo · Founded 2019

EstablishedBusiness servicesCompany incorporationVisa and immigration supportConsultingMarket entry

SmartStart Japan helps international entrepreneurs and small businesses set up and grow a company in Japan. It handles company registration, Business Manager Visas, corporate bank accounts, virtual office, tax and compliance filings, and subsidy and loan applications. It also offers marketing and sales support. The service is run by K.K. deep zone, a Tokyo consulting company established in January 2019, and is led by co-founders TJ Yoon (CEO) and Tyson Batino.

Open to

  • Customers & pilots

The site invites founders to book a free consultation or send an inquiry.

Services

Service

Japan incorporation

Company registration in Japan handled by one bilingual team.

Who it's for: Foreign entrepreneurs and corporations setting up in Japan

  • K.K., G.K. or branch office registration
  • Stated timeline: 1-2 weeks for a G.K., 2-4 weeks for a K.K.
  • Post-incorporation tax filings and labor compliance
Service

Business Manager Visa, banking and virtual office

Support for the visa, bank account and address a new company needs.

Who it's for: Foreign founders relocating to or operating in Japan

  • Business Manager Visa processing with a temporary director service
  • Corporate bank account setup
  • Virtual office in Tokyo
Service

SmartBoost

Bilingual help applying for Japanese subsidies and loans.

Who it's for: Startup founders, small businesses and solopreneurs, including non-Japanese founders

  • Free consultation to assess eligibility
  • Program matching with pros and cons explained
  • Application preparation, translation and submission, with support through disbursement

Customers

International entrepreneurs, startup founders, solopreneurs and small businesses setting up or growing a company in Japan. The site says clients come from more than 15 countries and 12 industries.

Traction

Updated Oct 2026
100+companies incorporated
60Business Manager Visas
15+client countries
12industries served
8+years of experience
¥100M+secured for clients through SmartBoost

Team