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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau

    How do I look up a company by its registration number in Japan?

    Use the exact Corporate Number with its issuing jurisdiction or register on gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau. Compare the returned legal name and identifier. A valid-looking number does not guarantee a result: coverage, formatting, access and source availability affect the lookup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the Corporate Number on the paperwork

      The Corporate Number normally appears on invoices, contracts, the website footer or official correspondence. It is the number counterparties are required to quote.

    2. 2

      Search the Corporate Number

      Preserve leading zeros, letters, court and jurisdiction information. Follow the source's documented format rather than removing meaningful parts to force a match.

    3. 3

      Confirm the returned entity

      Check the legal name on the returned record matches the name on your paperwork. A mismatch between quoted number and quoted name is a serious warning sign.

    4. 4

      Verify at gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau

      For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://info.gbiz.go.jp.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a Corporate Number in Japan?

    It is the identifier gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau assigns to a registered entity. It stays with the entity even if the trading name changes, which makes it the reliable way to track a company over time.

    Is a Corporate Number lookup free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau's official access rules for the record or document required.

    What if the Corporate Number returns no result?

    Check the format, issuing jurisdiction, coverage and source availability. Preserve meaningful prefixes and leading zeros. An unavailable source is not a confirmed absence; ask the counterparty to clarify the identifier.

    Should I use the Corporate Number or the company name?

    The Corporate Number. Names are duplicated across entities within a group; the number is unique to one entity.

    What is a KK (Kabushiki Kaisha)?

    KK (株式会社 / Kabushiki Kaisha) is Japan's standard joint-stock company, equivalent to a corporation. Minimum capital is ¥1. It's the most prestigious and common company form for medium to large businesses. Almost all listed Japanese companies are KK.

    People also ask about look up a company by its registration number in Japan

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Japan company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Japan business registry?

    The gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau is the official public register of companies incorporated in Japan. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://info.gbiz.go.jp.

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