In many ways, forming a company in the United States is procedurally simpler than in Japan, at least when it comes to basic registration with the state. That said, the real challenges tend to arise in areas that differ entirely from the Japanese system, and these can be quite demanding in practice. For those who would like to dive into the concrete steps and pitfalls based on my own experience, a detailed explanation of U.S. company formation is available on the blog of my Japanese office, Ishibashi Legal Office, which you can read here. Once you have a concrete plan for your U.S. business—such as the state, entity type, and business model—please feel free to contact the office using the inquiry form to discuss next steps.
