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Lead Exiting Japan is not a simple shutdown. It requires a multi‑disciplinary design across employment, contracts, tax, regulatory, IT/data, and communications, plus a process calibrated to Japan’s consensus‑driven decision‑making. Compared with liquidation, leveraging share deals, business transfers, or corporate demergers can deliver speed, value preservation, and reputation protection. This article outlines key practical considerations, Japan‑specific negotiation challenges and sell‑side mitigations, and how Syntax Partners supports foreign…

Challenges for Foreign Companies Entering Japan Japan offers immense business potential, but entering the market requires more than ambition. Many global companies have discovered that strategies successful elsewhere often need significant adjustment to work in Japan. Key challenges include: Cultural & Language BarriersJapanese business culture emphasizes politeness, harmony, and long-term trust. Decision-making is consensus-driven, and…

Introduction: Why Acquiring a Japanese SME Makes Strategic Sense Acquiring a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Japan offers foreign companies a fast-track entry into one of the world’s most sophisticated markets. With SMEs accounting for approximately 99% of all Japanese companies, many possess advanced technologies, high-quality products and services, and loyal customer bases. However,…