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- Japan is the third largest economy of the world; - Japan has a population of 126 million people, with a high purchasing power; - Japanese consumers are interested in new and high-tech products, typically produced by Swiss companies; - Japan offers a safe and clean environment; - Japan’s government policies (Abenomics) aim at facilitating Foreign Direct Investments by various measures and incentives; - Switzerland and Japan signed in 2009 a Free Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement that facilitates business relations; - Many Swiss companies are successfull in Japan: Swiss exports to Japan amounted to CHF 6.370 billion in 2015, CHF 7.273 billion in 2016, CHF 7.325 billion in 2017 and CHF 7.642 billion in 2018; - Many Swiss companies [about 230] are legally present in Japan; Switzerland is the 7th main foreign investor in Japan; - according to recent surveys, foreign-owned companies in Japan are quite confident about the development of their operations in this country; - etc. “Laws & Regulations on Setting up Business in Japan”, compiled by JETRO, is a guide to the Japanese legal system relevant for overseas companies planning to set up a business presence in Japan. The guide consists of five sections: - Incorporating your business - Visas and status of residence - Taxes in Japan - Human resources management - Trademark and Design protection system. The 2018 version of the guide is available on JETRO’s website at www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/setting_up.html JETRO’s publication “Initial Cost Estimation” explains the basic steps involved in setting up a subsidiary company or a branch in Japan, with cost estimations. The 2018 edition is now available at www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/setting_up/modelcase.html You wish to know more about your company’s opportunities in Japan? Just contact us!

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Why should Swiss companies consider developing activities in Japan?

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What are the basic steps in setting up a presence in Japan and their initial costs?