welcome to Startup Work’s free resources page !

templates & calculators

  • Employee Cost Calculator

    Compare the costs of hiring a director, full-time employee, part-time employee, and contractor in Japan.

  • Expense Tracking

    Track company expenses under Japanese tax categories for tax filing and under internal categories for internal review & optimization. Reimbursement tracking also included.

  • Invoice

    See what a professional invoice template looks like. Available in English & Japanese.

  • Reimbursement Invoice

    Keep official reimbursement records for purchases made by your employees on the company’s behalf.

  • Shareholder Meeting Minutes (KK)

    Official records of shareholder meeting minutes are required when applying for the Business Manager Visa, or even when deciding director remuneration.

  • Shareholder Letter of Agreement (GK)

    Official letter of agreement records are required for Managing Partners of GKs in Business Manager Visa application and salary determination.

  • ...and more!

    We’ll be adding new templates & calculators over time, so be sure to check back frequently!

checklists

  • Company Incorporation

    Keep track of all of the steps & documents needed for company incorporation, from notarization to submission.

  • Startup Visa

    Stay organized during preparation for the Startup Visa application. Specific format may vary from City to City, but the general documents required remain the same.

  • Work Visa (Category 4 Company)

    Ready to sponsor your first hire? Understand exactly what documents you need to provide as a new company (Category 4) to bring your new hire to Japan.

  • Business Manager Visa (Category 4 Company)

    Access a detailed checklist going over all pre-requisites and requirements for the Business Manager Visa application.

  • ...and more!

    We’ll be adding new checklists over time, so be sure to check back frequently!


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