FeeS & Service Plans

Fees & Service Plans

At Gipango, we offer comprehensive support for foreign entrepreneurs and investors in Japan. Our services range from strategic advisory to hands-on assistance with legal, real estate, and administrative matters. Below is a detailed overview of our pricing and service packages.

1. Advisory Services

Hourly Consultation
Fee: ¥15,000/hour (excl. tax)
Available for specific inquiries or brief strategic guidance.

Strategy Session (60 minutes)
Fee: ¥25,000 (excl. tax)
A one-time in-depth consultation to discuss your goals and develop an initial roadmap.

2. Monthly Advisory Plans

Basic Plan

Fee: ¥50,000/month (excl. tax)
For: Clients exploring the idea of starting a business in Japan or preparing for incorporation.

Includes:

• 1 strategy session per month (60 minutes)

• Email support (48-hour response)

• Guidance on entity types (K.K., G.K.) and Startup/Business Manager visa paths

• Access to incorporation templates (Articles of Incorporation, Company Profile, etc.)

• Introduction to trusted legal partners (judicial scrivener, administrative scrivener, accountant)

• Support in gathering required documents and preparing an incorporation checklist

• Light guidance for licensing and government filings

• Legal partners are primarily Japanese-speaking; Gipango ensures full bilingual coordination.

Standard Plan

Fee: ¥100,000/month (excl. tax)
For: Clients ready to proceed with company registration and need hands-on support.

Includes all items in Basic, plus:

• 2 strategy sessions per month (60 minutes)

• Email support (24-hour response)

• Coordination with legal partners fully managed by Gipango

• Support for incorporation forms (K.K./G.K.), personal seal setup, bank requirements

• Advice on registered address, virtual office, and licenses

• Translation of up to 1 document/month (e.g., company objectives, business plan)

• Progress tracking and checklist management

• Priority support for Startup or Business Manager visa applications

Premium Plan

Fee: ¥200,000/month (excl. tax)
For: Investors, founders, or family offices seeking full-spectrum support in Japan.

Includes all items in Standard, plus:

• On-demand consultations + priority email (same-day, incl. weekends)

• Full drafting of business plans, financials, pitch materials

• On-site accompaniment to notary, bank, or government offices

• Real-time interpretation for professional meetings

• Negotiation support with partners, landlords, and public institutions

• VIP introductions to investors, advisors, and family offices

• Full drafting and submission of subsidy and grant applications

3. Additional Services & Add-ons

Legal & Compliance Support (via Trusted Partners)

Fee: Case-by-case (partner fees billed separately)
Description: Coordination with Japanese professionals for incorporation, visas, and compliance.

Includes:

• Pre-structuring and checklist setup

• Coordination with judicial scriveners, administrative scriveners, tax attorney or lawyers

• Interpretation and communication support

• Document review, translation, and notary arrangement

Note: Legal professionals speak some English. Gipango ensures full bilingual coordination. Because we work closely with licensed Japanese experts whose primary clients are domestic, our network provides the same high-quality services at more reasonable, Japan-based price points than typical “foreign-friendly” firms.

Real Estate & Property Scouting

Fee: Starting at 50,000 JPY per property (excl. tax)
Includes recommendations, scouting, and consultation for Izu-region opportunities. Site visits included in Premium Plan.

Translation & Apostille Services

• Certified Translation: From 5,000  JPY/page

• Apostille Coordination: From 10,000  JPY
  (Partner notary fees billed separately)

Other Add-ons

• Virtual office setup & mail forwarding (quoted based on location and needs)

• Immigration lawyer referral for complex visa cases

• Company seal kit & registered address coordination

4. Payment Terms

• All prices exclude tax (10%).

• Payment by bank transfer or PayPal (details provided upon agreement).

• Retainer required for monthly plans at the start of each billing cycle.

• Monthly invoices due by the 1st of each month.

5. Discount Packages

Startup Bundle
Includes company setup advisory, visa application support, and initial real estate scouting for Izu area (site visits optional)
Fee: ¥300,000 (excl. tax)

Regional Expansion Package
Comprehensive support for market entry, licensing, and public subsidy acquisition
Fee: Custom quote (based on scope)

6. Why Choose Gipango?

• Personalized Support: Tailored advice and action plans for every client.

• Local Expertise: Strong understanding of Japanese legal, real estate, and administrative systems.

• Bilingual Bridge: We make Japanese partner services usable and affordable for non-Japanese speakers.

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If you have questions or would like a custom quote, please contact us. We're here to help you succeed in Japan.