Leasing Office

When leasing an office in Japan, you are required to follow some lease agreement rules that are specific to Japan.

Security money (security deposit)

• Security for a rent
• When you move in, 3-24 months’ rent is required as security money although the amount of the security money varies depending on the grade of the building.
• When you move out, the security money is reimbursed except the cost of restoring the site to its original condition.

Depreciation cost

• A predetermined amount for the reimbursement of the aforementioned security money

Renewal fee

• Required to lease beyond the effective period stipulated in the lease agreement
• Normally 1-2 months’ rent

Rent and common-area charge

• A common-area charge normally includes utility bills, cleaning costs, etc.
• You need to check what costs are included in the common-area charge as the breakdown varies depending on the building.

Some properties recently require no security deposit or key money. So, try to find a property with the best conditions possible. When concluding a lease agreement, check how much you will spend in total every month.

The timing when you should lease an office varies depending on how much your office location establishment is done in Japan. Consult our experts to avoid unexpected loss.

In a case where you acquire a business manager visa, you are not allowed to use a virtual office or the like according to office-related conditions stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. Be sure to consult us before concluding an agreement.