ubiqueCountries / Asia Pacific / Japan
Hire in Japan
Employ in Japan without opening an entity
Partner Currency: JPY · Onboarding in 10 business days
Ubique employs through a vetted local partner in Japan. Timelines are slightly longer than in countries we run ourselves, and we tell you that upfront.
Asia Pacific · Japan
Employer costapprox. 15 to 16%
Onboarding10 business days
Probation3 to 6 months
Public holidays16
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 15 to 16%
Onboarding time10 business days
Probation period3 to 6 months
Notice period30 days
Annual leave10 to 20 days by tenure
Public holidays16 days
Mandatory benefits
Health, pension, employment and accident insurance, commuting allowance customary
Employment law summary
How employment works in Japan
Dismissal is difficult in practice and requires objectively reasonable grounds. Working hours are capped with strict overtime rules. Ubique serves Japan through a partner.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in Japan
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in JPY, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
Ready to hire in Japan?
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