The differences between corporations and individuals when applying for secondhand goods dealer licenses in Japan
We will explain in detail the differences between corporations and individuals when applying for secondhand goods dealer licenses.
- Difference between “individual secondhand goods dealer license” and “corporate secondhand goods dealer license”
Differences in acquisition body:
Individual secondhand goods business license: This is a license obtained by an individual who can conduct secondhand goods business under his or her own name.
Corporate Secondhand Goods Dealer License: A license obtained by a company or corporation that allows them to carry out secondhand goods business in the name of the corporation.
Change of name:
If you have incorporated a secondhand goods dealer license that you obtained as an individual, you cannot use it as is1. Since corporations and individuals are legally treated as separate personalities, even if the representative of the corporation is the same person who has obtained a secondhand goods dealer license, the corporation must obtain a new secondhand goods dealer license.
A secondhand goods dealer license for a corporation may be more difficult to obtain than an individual secondhand goods dealer license. The procedure is complicated because there are many application documents and many people are subject to disqualification requirements.
We recommend that you consult with an appropriate specialist to ensure a smooth process.
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Gyoseishoshi Wada Office in Kyoto city
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