start-business.jp

What It Is

START BUSINESS（スタビジ）登記システム is a Japan company registration document preparation tool operated by 株式会社サンシスコン. Its core positioning is not a full-service agency solution; instead, users enter information step by step, generate the documents required for company incorporation or change registrations, then download and print them before submitting them to the Legal Affairs Bureau by mail or in person. The site highlights support for electronic articles of incorporation, which can reduce the ¥40,000 stamp duty normally associated with paper articles.

Core Services and Jurisdiction

The service mainly focuses on Japanese 株式会社 entities: incorporation registration + electronic articles of incorporation, company name changes, business purpose changes, head office relocation, officer changes, branch office establishment/relocation/closure, changes to the total number of authorized shares, third-party allotment capital increases, re-creation of articles of incorporation, and more. Based on the text, its jurisdiction appears to be the Japanese Legal Affairs Bureau system, with no disclosed regional restrictions. The system can also generate some post-incorporation documents for submission to the tax office, and introduces post-setup services such as corporate seal purchases, internet, cloud PBX, office automation equipment, and payment systems.

Pricing and Processing Time

The pricing information is somewhat mixed: the site mentions a “利用料0円キャンペーン,” compares START BUSINESS at an average of ¥10,000, and also lists examples such as ¥12,000, ¥15,000, and ¥30,000 for head office relocation. For company incorporation, it shows items such as company incorporation only at ¥220,000, company incorporation + tax advisory at ¥100,000, registration and license tax at ¥150,000, and articles of incorporation fees at ¥50,000. Note that statutory fees such as registration and license tax apply separately regardless of which tool you use. As for turnaround time, the site says documents can be prepared in as little as 15 minutes, but it does not promise the total time from Legal Affairs Bureau review to completion of registration.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are a lightweight process and a fee structure that is generally lower than hiring a judicial scrivener for full representation, making it suitable for users who do not want repeated quotes and in-person consultations. Its explanations around electronic articles of incorporation, administrative scrivener electronic signatures, and communication with the notary office also lower the barrier to incorporation. The downsides are also clear: users still need to submit the registration application themselves; the website contains a large amount of dummy text and repeated content, so some pricing and descriptions should be verified; payment methods, Chinese/English support, virtual address services, and registered agent services are not clearly stated.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to entrepreneurs and SME back-office staff who have already decided to establish or maintain a 株式会社 in Japan, are willing to handle the process themselves, and want to save on judicial scrivener fees. If you need fully managed service, an opening address, ongoing bookkeeping/tax compliance, or Chinese-language advisory support, you may need to choose a judicial scrivener/tax accountant firm or alternatives such as freee会社設立 and マネーフォワード. There is no clear information on access from mainland China, and payment methods are not disclosed, so it is advisable to test website accessibility first and confirm whether overseas payments are accepted.