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Legal Commentary on the Appointment, Resignation, and Dismissal of Executive Members and Representative Members in a Limited Liability Company — 2025.10.11
Legal Commentary on the Appointment, Resignation, and Dismissal of Executive Members and Represe.
The Godo Kaisha (GK), a business structure introduced by the Japanese Companies Act in 2006, has become an attractive option for many enterprises d...
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Legal Considerations on the Responsibilities and Obligations of Executing Members in Japanese Limited Liability Companies — 2025.10.11
Legal Considerations on the Responsibilities and Obligations of Executing Members in Japanese Li.
In the Japanese corporate legal system, the Godo Kaisha (GK) is widely utilized by domestic and international businesses due to the simplicity of i...
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Detailed Explanation on the Repayment of Contributions in Limited Liability Companies under Japanese Corporate Law — 2025.10.11
Detailed Explanation on the Repayment of Contributions in Limited Liability Companies under Japa.
In Japan, the Limited Liability Company (LLC), as defined under Japanese Corporate Law, has seen an increase in utilization across various business...
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Withdrawal of Members and Repayment of Contributions in a Japanese LLC under the Companies Act — 2025.10.11
Withdrawal of Members and Repayment of Contributions in a Japanese LLC under the Companies Act
The Godo Kaisha (LLC) is an incredibly popular corporate structure for conducting business in Japan, favored for its straightforward establishment ...
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Joining a Japanese LLC: A Comprehensive Guide to Procedures Based on the Companies Act — 2025.10.11
Joining a Japanese LLC: A Comprehensive Guide to Procedures Based on the Companies Act
The Japanese LLC (Limited Liability Company), known as a "Godo Kaisha" in Japan, has been garnering attention in recent years for its ease of estab...
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Transfer and Succession of Interests in a Japanese LLC: Procedures and Legal Requirements Explained — 2025.10.11
Transfer and Succession of Interests in a Japanese LLC: Procedures and Legal Requirements Explai.
One of the company structures in Japan, the Limited Liability Company (LLC), is widely utilized across various businesses due to its flexible organ...
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Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation — 2025.10.11
Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation
Since the enactment of the Japanese Companies Act in 2006 (Heisei 18), the Godo Kaisha (LLC) has become a popular corporate structure among entrepr...
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Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approaches to Scope of Application — 2025.10.11
Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approac.
The Japanese labor law system provides robust protection for "workers." However, the issue of who qualifies as a "worker" is not determined solely ...
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Legal Effects of Dismissal Invalidity under Japanese Labor Law: Position Confirmation and Wage Claims — 2025.10.11
Legal Effects of Dismissal Invalidity under Japanese Labor Law: Position Confirmation and Wage C.
In the realm of Japanese labor law, there are instances where a company's dismissal of an employee is later deemed legally invalid. Such situations...
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Understanding Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management through the Three Tiers of Japan's Workers' Compensation System — 2025.10.11
Understanding Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management through the Three Tiers of Japan's Wo.
In corporate activities, the occurrence of work-related accidents is one of the unavoidable management risks. All companies operating in Japan must...
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Protection of Women and Minors in Japanese Labor Law and Employment Support in an Aging Society with Fewer Children — 2025.10.11
Protection of Women and Minors in Japanese Labor Law and Employment Support in an Aging Society .
Understanding the unique personalityistics of the labor law system in Japan is not merely a matter of compliance; it is a critical management issue...
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Explanation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in Japanese Labor Law — 2025.10.11
Explanation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in Japanese Labor Law
In corporate management, ensuring the safety and health of employees is not merely an ethical imperative. It forms the foundation that supports the...
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Legal Framework and Practical Responses to Annual Paid Leave in Japanese Labor Law — 2025.10.11
Legal Framework and Practical Responses to Annual Paid Leave in Japanese Labor Law
Under Japanese labor law, annual paid leave is a fundamental right granted to workers. This system aims to allow workers to recover from physical a...
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Wage Protection under Japanese Labor Law: Explaining the Fundamental Principles Managers Must Follow — 2025.10.11
Wage Protection under Japanese Labor Law: Explaining the Fundamental Principles Managers Must Fo.
The payment of wages is a fundamental obligation for employers and forms the cornerstone of labor contract relations in Japan. For businesses opera...
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Contracting and Dispatching in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Framework and Practical Differences — 2025.10.11
Contracting and Dispatching in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Framework and Practical Differences
In Japan, leveraging the workforce of other companies as part of a business strategy is an extremely effective means for enhancing operational effi...
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Legal Status of Part-Time Workers under Japanese Labor Law and Corporate Obligations — 2025.10.11
Legal Status of Part-Time Workers under Japanese Labor Law and Corporate Obligations
In recent years, Japan's labor law system has entered a significant period of transformation. Particularly, regulations concerning the treatment of...
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