Is gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau free?

    Is gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau free to search?

    Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.

    Search Company Records in Japan

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau

    How do I use gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau for free in Japan?

    gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau basic search — name-to-number lookup, legal status, registered address, and current officers — is free at https://info.gbiz.go.jp. Certified extracts, historical filings, and bulk data downloads sometimes carry small statutory fees.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau

      Go to https://info.gbiz.go.jp. No account is required for public search.

      https://info.gbiz.go.jp
    2. 2

      Free: name and number search

      Any user can search by company name or registration number and see the legal name, status, address, and registration number at no cost.

    3. 3

      Free: current officers

      Current directors and legal representatives are shown on the entity profile for free in most jurisdictions.

    4. 4

      Paid (sometimes): certified extracts

      Downloadable certified extracts, historical filings, and full accounts filings can carry a small government fee. The register itself is not commercial — fees cover statutory production costs.

    Open gBizINFO / Legal Affairs BureauAll Japan records

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to pay to search gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau?

    No. Basic name and number search on gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau is free and does not require an account.

    What does gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau charge for?

    Only for certified/certified-copy extracts, historical filings, and bulk data feeds — and only in some jurisdictions. Everyday due-diligence lookups are free.

    Is there a free API for gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau?

    Some registers publish an open-data feed for free. Where they don't, LemReveal indexes the public data and exposes it through our free /tools endpoints.

    People also ask about use gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau for free 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.

    What does the Japan business registry cost?

    Searching the gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the Japan register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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