Credit Reports in Japan

Discover Creditsafe's comprehensive Japanese credit data solutions and gain valuable insights into one of the world's leading economies.

Japanese credit data at your fingertips.

At Creditsafe, we have an office in Japan and work with a variety of Japanese companies. We currently have 13,134,421 Japanese credit reports available. We offer accurate business data sourced from our own database, ensuring complete ownership and reliability of the information.  

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Japanese credit data

Japan, renowned for its technological prowess and economic significance in Asia and stands as a cornerstone of global trade. Our reports provide essential financial data sourced from official gazettes, securities reports, and through meticulous investigation and interviews with target companies. These insights are crucial for evaluating a company's financial stability, market position, and regulatory compliance in Japan. Whether you are expanding your business into Japan, assessing potential partners, or managing investments, our Japanese credit reports equip you with the necessary information to navigate this influential market with confidence.

What’s included in a Japanese credit report

  1. Credit scores & limits

    Our reports will include a credit score for each company to indicate credit risk as well as a credit limit.

  2. Financial data

    Based on publicly available information such as official gazettes and securities reports.

  3. Negative data

    Includes information on bankruptcies, court cases, and other legal actions.

  4. Shareholder’s data

    Obtained from securities reports and through investigation and interviews.

  5. Group structure/corporate hierarchy

    Detailed insights into corporate ownership and operational setup.

How often is data updated

Our data in Japanese credit reports is updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance:

  • Financial Data: Updated whenever new information is published.
  • Negative Data: Updated daily based on official bulletins.
  • Shareholder’s Data and Group Structure: Updated based on investigation requests or regular intervals.

Local business classifications

Companies are classified based on Japan Standard Industry Codes (JSIC), providing insights into their operational sectors.

By leveraging our comprehensive database and regular updates, Creditsafe helps your business make informed decisions and mitigate risks when engaging with Japanese companies.

Tax numbers and company ID in Japan

Japan utilizes corporate numbers for identification, which are crucial for taxation purposes and are updated on a weekly basis.

Filing requirements in Japan

Only listed companies and "large companies" under the Companies Act are required to disclose financial data. There are no penalties for non-disclosure.

Japanese credit scores and limits

All companies receive credit scores and limits, except in cases where there is insufficient information to make a reliable assessment.

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Our Monitoring service, available in 46 countries, offers customizable alerts on company events like credit risk indicators, financials, and company status. Integrated with Creditsafe Connect API or our web-based service, you receive regular updates to spot risks and opportunities promptly. We source data globally from trusted registries and partners, so event types vary by region.

For Japan, we provide updates on company registration details, status, local credit score, credit limit, financials, and negative information. You can build bespoke portfolios to reflect your risk approach, differentiating customers, suppliers, and competitors, and assess your entire portfolio’s risk distribution quickly.

At Creditsafe, we provide detailed Japanese credit reports sourced from official gazettes, securities reports, and through direct investigation and interviews with target companies. Our extensive database ensures your business has access to critical financial data necessary for making informed decisions when engaging with Japanese companies.

Whether you are expanding into Japan or assessing existing partners, our Japanese credit reports provide essential data for confident business decisions.

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