Employment Services in Japan – SBC Group

Hire Employees in Japan Without a Legal Entity

Hiring staff in Japan typically requires establishing a local entity, registering with tax and labor authorities, and complying with complex HR regulations. SBC Group removes these barriers with a turnkey Employment Outsourcing Service, allowing you to legally engage talent in Japan—even if you don’t have a Japanese company yet.

Our service functions as a Japan-based Employer of Record (EOR). We handle employment, payroll, tax, and visa compliance—so you can focus on performance and growth.

How Our Consultant Service Works

  1. You identify and recruit the employee 
  2. SBC becomes the legal employer in Japan 
  3. We contract the employee to consult exclusively for your company 
  4. We manage payroll, taxes, insurances, and HR compliance 
  5. You retain full operational control over the employee’s work 

What’s Included

Employment Contracts (Bilingual)
Fully compliant contracts aligned with Japanese labor law

Payroll & Tax Withholding
Monthly salary calculation, tax/social insurance deductions, payslips

Social & Labor Insurance Enrollment
Health, pension, employment, and work injury insurance management

Visa Sponsorship & Immigration Support
Work visa application and renewal for foreign employees

HR Documentation & Policy Creation
Employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and compliance documents

Employee Exit Management
Termination support, severance calculation, and offboarding paperwork

Use Cases

Our employment outsourcing is ideal for:

  • Foreign companies testing the Japanese market
  • Project-based hiring or short-term assignments
  • Startups and SMEs avoiding incorporation delays
  • Clients needing to hire remote Japanese employees
  • Firms requiring local HR compliance without infrastructure 

Optional Add-Ons

  • 📍 Registered Tokyo Office Address
  • 💼 Nominee Director or Branch Manager
  • 📊 Bookkeeping & Tax Filing Services
  • 👨‍⚖️ Legal & Labor Law Advisory 

Benefits of Employment Outsourcing with SBC

🌐 No Legal Entity Required
Hire in Japan without setting up a KK, GK, or branch office

⚖️ Full Legal & Tax Compliance
We handle all filings, payroll, and insurance obligations

📞 Single Point of Contact
Dedicated account manager for smooth coordination

🔒 Confidential & Secure
Employee information handled with the utmost discretion

📈 Scalable & Flexible
Easily add or reduce staff as your business evolves

Why SBC Group?

With over 90 years of experience in Japanese business operations, SBC offers unmatched expertise in combining employment, payroll, legal, and immigration solutions for foreign companies.

Whether you’re hiring your first employee or building a larger remote team, we provide the structure, compliance, and peace of mind to help you grow confidently in Japan.

Get Started Today

Let SBC Group be your trusted Employer of Record in Japan. Contact us for a tailored employment outsourcing solution that meets your needs.

Contact Information
📍 4-3-9 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
📧 contactus@sbc.gr.jp
📞 +(81) 3 6262 5444