Japan company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Japan
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How do I search for a company by name in Japan?
To search Japan companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau with Corporate Number (13-digit), Company name (Japanese/English), Legal form, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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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 matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Corporate Number (13-digit), Company name (Japanese/English), Legal form, Registered address.
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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?
Yes. Name search against gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Japan company search return?
Each record shows Corporate Number (13-digit), Company name (Japanese/English), Legal form, Registered address, sourced from gBizINFO / Legal Affairs Bureau.
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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