Japan Back OfficeSimplified
We handle your back office so you can focus on expanding your business in Japan.
What We Handle for You
AQ Partners provides end-to-end Japan back office support, so you don’t have to manage backoffice complexities.
Incorporation & Back Office Operations
From incorporation and bookkeeping to accounting, tax filings, HR, payroll, and more. We ensure everything is set up correctly from day one and provide ongoing back office support.
Fund Administration
We support the operational management of VC and PE funds in Japan, covering formation, accounting, reporting, tax coordination, LP management, and ongoing compliance.
Family Office
We support families in establishing and operating a family office in Japan, with a focus on structure, tax coordination, and day-to-day administration. Our approach ensures thoughtful setup and reliable execution from the start.
Why Navigating Japan Can Be Difficult
Operating in Japan can come with a unique set of administrative and regulatory challenges for foreign companies.
Having trouble navigating back office in Japan?
01
Language Barrier
Most government forms, tax filings, and labor documentation are available only in Japanese, making even basic administrative processes difficult to navigate without local support.
02
Unclear & Opaque Processes
Many of Japan’s administrative and regulatory processes are not just language-dependent, but they are also procedurally opaque. Even when requirements are documented, the actual execution path is rarely linear or clearly defined.
03
Paper-Based & In-Person Processes
Many procedures still require physical documents, official seals, and in-person submissions, making it hard to navigate, often causing delays, and increasing operational overhead.
04
Unique Rules & Regulations
Japan’s accounting, tax, and labor systems follow local standards that differ significantly from global norms and require specialized expertise to manage correctly.
05
Manual, Time-Consuming Work
Without a dedicated local back office team, founders and operators are pulled into administrative work that distracts from running and growing the business.
06
Different Filing Timelines
Japan’s tax, labor, and statutory filings follow timelines that are different from other countries, catching many foreign founders off guard.
Who We Work With
AQ Partners supports companies that need reliable, English-speaking back office operations in Japan.
Foreign Startups Entering Japan
Founders and early teams setting up their first legal entity in Japan and looking for end-to-end back office support without building local infrastructure.
Overseas Companies
Establishing a Japan Presence
International companies creating a Japanese subsidiary or branch and needing compliant accounting, payroll, and operational support managed locally.
Lean Teams Scaling in Japan
Teams operating in Japan without dedicated local operations staff, looking for a reliable partner to manage back office functions as they grow.
Distributed or Remote Teams
Companies hiring employees in Japan without an in-house local operations team, requiring payroll, HR administration, and ongoing compliance support.