Setting up in Japan, from overseas.
Phone numbers, bank accounts, registration paperwork — practical guides for founders building a Japanese company without living in Japan.
How to Get a Japanese Phone Number as a Non-Resident (2026 Guide)
SIM cards, 050 VoIP apps, virtual numbers, answering services — what actually works when you need a Japanese phone number but don't live in Japan. An honest comparison of every route.
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The Phone Number Requirement for Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Japan
Japanese banks expect a local contact number on your application — and they call it, in Japanese. What kinds of numbers work, why the follow-up call matters, and how non-resident founders prepare.
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Why 050 (VoIP) Numbers Get Rejected in Japan — and What to Use Instead
050 numbers are cheap and instant, which is exactly why many Japanese banks, services, and forms treat them with suspicion. Where they fail, why, and what to use for anything official.
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Registering a Company in Japan from Abroad: The Phone Number Step Nobody Explains
Incorporation guides cover the entity type, the virtual office, and the notarized documents — then skip the phone number every form asks for. Where it appears in the process and how to plan for it.
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