Before You File: A Founder's Field Guide to Choosing Between a Kabushiki Kaisha and a Godo Kaisha
Choosing between a Kabushiki Kaisha and a Godo Kaisha is one of the first — and most consequential — decisions an American founder will make when entering the Japanese market. This guide translates both structures into familiar C-Corp and LLC terms, with real cost figures, filing timelines, and insight into what Japanese banks and investors expect to see.