Business expansion
Japan
Registered branch
If the scope of business purpose is expanded, filing the changes with the Legal Affairs Bureau is required.
Kabushiki-Kaisha (KK)
If the scope of business purpose is expanded, the articles of incorporation must be amended by a special resolution of a general meeting of shareholders, which normally requires the presence of a majority of shareholders and an approval of 2/3 or more of votes. In addition, filing such changes with the Legal Affairs Bureau is required.
Godo-Kaisha (GK)
If the scope of business purpose is expanded, the Articles of Incorporation must be amended by a majority vote of its members, and filing such changes with the Legal Affairs Bureau is required.
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