Verification

Documents required for an application:

• The proof of identity form issued by the financial institute where the account is to be opened
• Valid passport
• Japanese residence registration (juminhyō), issued within the last three months (in Japanese or English) 
• If available, extract from the Japanese family register (koseki), issued within the last three months, (in Japanese, without translation) 

Interviews:

• Reservations are necessary.
• Appointments are available upon prior notification on weekdays, except public holidays, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
• The intended account holder must appear in person for the proof of identity and credit check.
• No online procedure is available.

Fee:

8,000 yen

• Please prepare the exact amount as no change can be given.
• The fees for the anti-money-laundering and credit check are often reimbursed by the German financial institution. Please confirm the conditions set by the bank of your choice.

Documents required for an application:

• The proof of identity form issued by the financial institute where the account is to be opened
• Japanese commercial register, issued within the last three months (in Japanese)
• Valid passport of at least one person authorised to act on behalf of and represent the company*
• Japanese residence registration (juminhyō) of the person authorised to act on behalf of and represent the company, issued within the last three months (in Japanese or English)*
• Excerpt from the Japanese family register (koseki) of the person authorised to act on behalf of and represent the company, issued within the last three months (in Japanese)*

Interviews:

• Reservations are necessary.
• Appointments are available upon prior notification on weekdays, except public holidays, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
• The intended account holder must appear in person for the proof of identity and credit check.
• No online procedure is available.

Fee:

The fee is based on the time required. We will gladly provide a preliminary estimate.

* Where several persons within the company are authorised, the passport, residence certificate and extract from the family register is required for all such persons (up to five persons).