1.4 Information Listed in the Articles of Incorporation
Section One: Incorporating a Business
This section includes an overview and comparison of each business model, as well as the procedures and guidelines required to establish and register a business.
1.1 Types of Operations in Japan (Choosing a Business Model)
1.2 Comparison of Types of Business Operations
1.3 Procedures for Registering a Business
1.4 Information Listed in the Articles of Incorporation
1.5 Certificate on Registered Company Information
& Company Seal Impression Certificate
1.6 Notifications Required After Registration
1.7 Closure of Branch Offices or Subsidiary Companies
1.4 Information Listed in the Articles of Incorporation
Articles of incorporation list "absolute matters" and "relative matters." Absolute matters are matters that must be stated for the articles of incorporation to be valid, and relative matters are matters that do not have legal effect unless stated in the articles of incorporation.
1.4.1 Matters Listed in Articles of Incorporation of Kabushiki-Kaisha (Joint-Stock Corporations)
1 - Absolute Matters
Purpose, trade name, place of principal office, value or minimum amount of assets contributed at time of incorporation, name and address of each promoter
2 - Main Relative Matters
Names of persons contributing in kind, assets to be contributed, value of the assets, and number and type of shares assigned therefore; assets to be taken over after the coming into existence of the corporation, value thereof, and name of transferor; incorporation expenses incurred by the corporation; appointment of auditor(s); establishment of board of directors; rules on payment of dividends of surplus
1.4.2 Matters Listed in Articles of Incorporation of Godo-Kaisha (Limited Liability Companies)
1 - Absolute Matters
Purpose, trade name, place of principal office, names and addresses of members, statement that all members are limited liability members, and the purpose and value of members' contributions
2 - Relative Matters
Relative entries may be freely determined provided that they do not contravene the Companies Act
