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Hokkaido Founder Help Center
A practical overview of trusted support categories for foreign entrepreneurs building in Hokkaido. The resources listed here are based on recommendations from the local startup community and are intended to provide a starting point for founders seeking professional assistance.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Use this page to quickly identify the kinds of professional support you may need when launching or scaling a company in Hokkaido. Each section highlights what to ask for and the typical services that bilingual partners provide.
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Solicitors & Judicial Scriveners
Judicial scriveners are essential for company registration, registry updates, and legal document filings in Japan.
Shinya Iida - Solicitor & Judicial Scrivener
Shinya Iida is a bilingual solicitor and judicial scrivener based in Sapporo. He has extensive experience assisting foreign entrepreneurs with company registration, legal filings, and compliance in Japan.
- Typical services
- Judicial scrivener services
- Company registration
- Company registry updates
- Application for permits and licenses
- Government grant applications
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Location
- Sapporo
Immigration & Visa Lawyers
Immigration specialists can advise on founder visas, business manager status, and renewals. They can also assist with documentation and compliance for visa applications.
Wakai Law
They draft articles of incorporation, submit registration documents, and advise on legal entity structure.
- Typical services
- Visa application and extension support
- Judicial scrivener services for company registration
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Location
- Sapporo
Corporate & Personal Accountants
Accountants can help with tax filings, financial statements, and understanding Japan's tax system for foreign entrepreneurs.
CPA & Tax accountant Kumagai Nobuyasu office
Nobuyasu Kumagai provides bilingual accounting services for businesses and individuals in Hokkaido, including tax filings, financial statement preparation, and business consulting.
- Typical services
- Corporate tax filings
- Personal tax returns
- Financial statement preparation
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Location
- Sapporo