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Overview and Role Distribution of 'Corporate Organs' in Japanese Company Law

Overview and Role Distribution of 'Corporate Organs' in Japanese Company Law

In Japanese Corporate Law, the term "corporate organs" refers to various organizational bodies responsible for decision-making, business execution,...

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Shareholder Rights and Duties under Japanese Corporate Law

Shareholder Rights and Duties under Japanese Corporate Law

In Japan, the joint-stock corporation is a crucial legal entity that forms the foundation of economic activity. The owners of these corporations ar...

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Legal Framework and Key Case Law Pertaining to Shareholder Derivative Actions in Japan

Legal Framework and Key Case Law Pertaining to Shareholder Derivative Actions in Japan

In Japanese corporate governance, shareholder derivative actions are an extremely important legal tool to ensure sound management of a company and ...

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Procedures for Issuing New Shares (Capital Increase) under Japanese Corporate Law and the Impact on Existing Shareholders

Procedures for Issuing New Shares (Capital Increase) under Japanese Corporate Law and the Impact.

When Japanese companies seek to raise funds for business expansion, new project initiatives, or debt repayment, issuing new shares, or capital incr...

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Legal Considerations in Establishing a Company in Japan: An Explanation of Incorporators' Authority, Asset Subscription, and Fictitious Payment

Legal Considerations in Establishing a Company in Japan: An Explanation of Incorporators' Author.

Establishing a company is the first step in launching a new business venture. At this crucial stage, the 'promoter' plays a central role. However, ...

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Acquisition and Cancellation of Treasury Shares under Japanese Corporate Law

Acquisition and Cancellation of Treasury Shares under Japanese Corporate Law

The concept of treasury stock under Japanese Corporate Law plays an extremely important role in corporate financial strategy and enhancing sharehol...

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Nature and Legal Capacity of Companies under Japanese Corporate Law, and the Doctrine of Disregarding Corporate Personality

Nature and Legal Capacity of Companies under Japanese Corporate Law, and the Doctrine of Disrega.

For international stakeholders operating a business in Japan or engaging in transactions with Japanese companies, a deep understanding of the core ...

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Preferential Share Issuance under Japanese Corporate Law and Practical Considerations

Preferential Share Issuance under Japanese Corporate Law and Practical Considerations

The concept of "favorable issuance" under Japanese Corporate Law is an extremely important topic in the context of corporate financing and capital ...

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Utilization of Class Shares and Fundraising under Japanese Corporate Law

Utilization of Class Shares and Fundraising under Japanese Corporate Law

The corporate environment in Japan is often perceived as traditional, yet it provides a sophisticated and flexible framework for corporate governan...

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Explanation of the System for Companies with Nominating Committees under Japanese Corporate Law

Explanation of the System for Companies with Nominating Committees under Japanese Corporate Law

The Japanese Corporate Law offers several options for the governance structure of stock corporations, namely corporate governance. Among these, the...

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Protection of Minority Shareholder Rights in Japanese Corporate Law and Minority Shareholder Rights

Protection of Minority Shareholder Rights in Japanese Corporate Law and Minority Shareholder Rig.

The Japanese Companies Act clearly defines the rights of shareholders in a stock company, placing particular emphasis on the protection of minority...

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Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: A Comprehensive Explanation of Their Roles, Powers, and Responsibilities

Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: A Comprehensive Explanation of Their Roles, Power.

The reliability of corporate financial information is the foundation of sound economic activity and international investment and transactions. For ...

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Operation and Resolution Methods of Shareholders' Meetings in Joint-Stock Companies as Defined by Japanese Corporate Law

Operation and Resolution Methods of Shareholders' Meetings in Joint-Stock Companies as Defined b.

In Japanese corporate law, the shareholders' meeting is clearly positioned as the supreme decision-making body of a joint-stock company. This insti...

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Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Their Roles and Responsibilities

Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Their Roles and Respon.

The Japanese Companies Act establishes various institutions to ensure the sound operation and transparency of businesses. Among these, the role of ...

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Stock Option Schemes in Japan and the Design of Tax-Qualified Stock Options

Stock Option Schemes in Japan and the Design of Tax-Qualified Stock Options

In modern corporate management, particularly for growth-oriented companies, the acquisition, retention, and motivation enhancement of talented indi...

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Regulation of Directors' Duty to Avoid Competition and Conflict of Interest Transactions under Japanese Corporate Law

Regulation of Directors' Duty to Avoid Competition and Conflict of Interest Transactions under J.

In the management of Japanese companies, directors possess extensive authority to drive business forward. However, this significant power is balanc...

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