Raquel Nahmad Vazquez Attorney at Law (Mexico) TNV Law & Consulting Daisuke Takahashi Attorney at Law (Japan) TNV Law & Consulting / Shinwa Law One of the first questions entrepreneurs and foreign companies face when establishing a business presence in Japan is whether to form a “Kabushiki Kaisha” (KK) or a “Godo Kaisha” (GK). This initial choice can significantly affect the company’s subsequent operations and development. This article compares KKs and GKs from several practi