Japan

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Japan. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Parliamentary Government with a Constitutional Monarchy
Population: 125.7 million (2021)
GDP: 4.941 trillion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 15%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 5%
Major Imports: Crude Petroleum ($54.9B), Petroleum Gas ($40.2B), Integrated Circuits ($22.7B), Coal Briquettes ($22.2B), and Refined Petroleum ($18.1B), importing mostly from China ($168B), United States ($71.8B), Australia ($47B), Chinese Taipei ($30.2B), and South Korea ($30.1B).

March 2, 2023
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

How to Register a Trademark in Japan

December 25, 2022
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

Employment Rules and Regulations in Japan

November 13, 2022
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

Major exports of Japan

December 19, 2021
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

The Major Imports of Japan

August 12, 2021
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

Corporate income tax in Japan

July 31, 2020
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

How to Register a Company in Japan

December 8, 2019
The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Japan