Japan company search by name
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How do I search for a company by name in Japan?
Search the legal name on gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as Corporate Number (13-digit), Company name (Japanese/English), Legal form, Registered address depend on the source; official access and fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Enter the legal name
Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (KK (株式会社 / Kabushiki Kaisha), GK (合同会社 / Godo Kaisha), YK (有限会社 / Yugen Kaisha - legacy)) to identify the right one.
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Open the candidate record
Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.
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Cross-check against gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://info.gbiz.go.jp.
https://info.gbiz.go.jp
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Japan companies by name for free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau's own search, account and document conditions separately.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.
What does a Japan company search return?
Available fields can include Corporate Number (13-digit), Company name (Japanese/English), Legal form, Registered address. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.
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 search for a company by name 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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