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Japan’s real estate sector has long been a magnet for global investors, offering unique opportunities amidst a mature, sophisticated market. However, successfully tapping into the dynamic landscape requires a nuanced understanding of the regulatory environment and operational complexities.
A critical component of effective real estate investing in Japan is the establishment and administration of special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
IQ-EQ provides a single point of contact to manage your real estate needs across geographies and different stages of the lifecycle. In Japan, our real estate capabilities cover both residential and investment aspects, we have experience holistically in establishing and administering partnerships, companies, foundations, trusts and funds.
5800+
People globally
25
Jurisdictions
30+
years presence in Asia
$750+ bn
assets under administration
Real estate SPV corporate services
Japan offers a variety of business entity structures that IQ-EQ can administer, including the Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), Godo Kaisha (GK), Tokumei Kumiai (TK), and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). When establishing a presence in Japan, key considerations include the appropriate entity formation, maintenance of required Article 63 disclosures and registers in both English and Japanese, and the provision of qualified natural persons to serve as members and executive representatives, all of which our IQ-EQ team in Japan can assist with.
We have experience in managing an entity’s ongoing management responsibilities encompassing arranging statutory meetings, maintaining detailed records in English and Japanese, publishing annual public notices, managing the registered address and directorship, overseeing entity liquidation when necessary, and ensuring the proper custody and use of the official company seal.
Real estate SPV administration services
Real estate investment in Japan requires meticulous attention to administrative and compliance details through the establishment of SPVs. Our services include:
- Maintaining comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting records in accordance with Japanese GAAP standards or international frameworks like US GAAP/IFRS
- Rigorous AML/KYC processes must be followed for both investors and investment targets
- Tax accountants are essential partners, providing support for regulatory compliance, profit distribution notifications, and tax treaty applications
- Lawyers play a critical role in coordinating Article 64 disclosures, ensuring notifications, compliance, and audit support
- Managing regular and ad-hoc payments, as well as opening and maintaining dedicated bank accounts
- One dedicated team
- Unrivalled technical expertise
- Committed service delivery
- Deep real estate expertise with accurate understandings of Japanese real estate structured finance requirements
- Qualified team of CPAs with extensive SPV experience
- Proficient fluency in Japanese and English
- We prioritise a client-centric approach, recognising the unique needs of each client and providing customised solutions to ensure strategies seamlessly align
- Seamless work stream between offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong
Contact us today to learn more about our real assets services in Japan.