The required documents differ depending on whether you apply as a corporation, a sole proprietor, or an overseas business. Please check the relevant article below.
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What documents are required for corporations?
- 【Corporations】Live Mode (Production Environment) Application Form: Required Information and Documents
- [For Corporations]Information Required by the Specified Commercial Transactions Act
What documents are required for sole proprietors?
- 【Sole Proprietorships】Live Mode (Production Environment) Application Form: Required Information and Documents
- [For Sole Proprietors]Information Required by the Specified Commercial Transactions Act
What documents are required for overseas corporations and sole proprietors?
The following three items are required.
- An official document confirming that the corporation or sole proprietorship has been registered in its country
- An identity document for the representative or applicant (depending on the payment methods you apply for, identity documents for the beneficial owners are also required)
- A bank account statement (a document issued by the bank showing the account number, account holder name, and account holder address)
Articles to Check in All Cases
Additional Documents May Be Required Depending on Your Products
For parallel imports, second-hand goods, works of art, and similar products, we may ask for additional documents in addition to the common documents above. For details, please see Additional Documents Required for Parallel Imports, Second-Hand Goods, Works of Art, and More.
Next Steps
- Open the article for your case (corporation / sole proprietor / overseas business)
- Prepare all required documents
- Submit the Live Mode (Production Environment) application form