Challenge
In 2022, a UK-based e-commerce company decided to expand its operations to Japan. The company sought an alternative solution to avoid the costs and delays associated with creating a local legal entity. However, it faced significant challenges :
- Local labour and tax regulations require precise contract compliance.
- The team’s teleworking arrangements introduced additional complexities, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solution
Within just a few weeks, a team of 10 employees was operational. Contracts were compliant, tax obligations were met, and the company focused entirely on business development. The result was a 20% increase in revenue from the Japanese market within the first year.
Implementation
MobilityPartners took charge of all administrative and legal aspects of team
deployment :
- Local Employment Contract Compliance: Drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with Japanese labour laws.
- Payroll Management: Calculating taxes and social contributions and facilitating salary disbursement for local employees.
- Telework Compliance: Developing policies to meet Japanese regulations for remote employees.

