Doing Business in Japan

Packed with insights and information, this is the essential guide for Australian businesses and investors seeking to grow in Japan.

20 January 2024

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At a glance

Japan is one of the world’s economic giants, a modern and sophisticated powerhouse that ranks behind only China and the United States in the global economic rankings. Its biggest industrial companies are household names around the world – think Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Yamaha and dozens of others.

Japan remains an immensely powerful force in world trade and commerce, and a key business partner for Australia. It is our second-largest export market, behind China, and our second-largest source of foreign investment. Importantly, bold reforms being implemented by the Japanese Government are set to open up new opportunities for Australian businesses, and a new chapter in a long and prosperous economic relationship.

This guide provides businesses with a comprehensive introduction to Japan's business environment.

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