Overseas Expansion Consultancy
Supporting a Singapore Auto Parts Exporter in Strengthening Its Japan Base
| Client Profile | Industry Used auto parts & vehicles export Head Quaters Singapore Markets UAE, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt |
| Challenges Before Support | ・Needed to change office address & Representative Director ・Antique dealer permit update required ・Visa for 2 managers (no Japanese ability) ・Difficult to hire bilingual staff (high cost + remote office) |
| MAY Planning’s Solutions and Results | ・Corporate registration amended (address + director) ・Antique dealer permit updated ・Business Manager visas 1 approved, 1 documentation ready (application paused) |
| Success Keys & Pitfalls to Watch | Success Keys ・Leadership decision & clear funding (JPY 5 million investment) Pitfalls to Watch ・Recruiting bilingual staff in Japan is difficult and costly ・Multiple procedures at once (registration + license + visas) is complex. Careful schedule control is essential. |
| Key Learnings from This Case | ・Market entry is not finished at incorporation; ongoing compliance is vital ・Even non-large firms can efficiently set up in Japan with expert help ・Non-Japanese-speaking executives struggle with HR. Bilingual staff are hard to find but critical. |
