Company registration for startups
Cost-effective virtual addresses for founders and entrepreneurs who need a high-end business address to register their startup.
All-in-One Virtual Office Solution for Startups in Japan
Everything in one place—addresses in Japan, Japanese phone numbers, virtual mailboxes, and bilingual receptionists
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Popular use cases for MailMate
Wondering who uses MailMate? Here are just a few of our startup profiles!
Local compliance with ERRL (dencho ho)
Startups looking for a compliance solution to Japan’s Electronic Record Retention Law (ERRL). MailMate’s ERRL-compliant document storage includes line-item data extraction for swift exporting into accounting software.
DX promotion & integration
Startups implementing a hybrid workstyle with teammates working from various cities can use MailMate’s cloud-based software as an efficient mail-handling and document-processing hub.
Bilingual startup support
Users get access to incorporation guides, compliance information and support, contract templates, perks from companies supporting the startup ecosystem in Japan, and much more.
Here’s how MailMate helps startups
Business address for company registration
Boost credibility with a high-end business address in Japan you can use for company incorporation. No office leases, no language barriers.
Virtual mailbox in Japan
Forward your Japanese mail to MailMate HQ and manage your Japanese mail completely online so you can access it from anywhere.
Japanese phone numbers
Purchase a Japanese phone number for your business, ecommerce store, startup, branch office, etc. Combine it with our Receptionist service!
Bilingual receptionist service
Nurture leads in English and Japanese with MailMate’s bilingual Receptionist service. Never miss a chance to make a beautiful impression.
Bill payment service
We can pay your electricity or water bill. This service is ideal for akiya, AirBnb, minpaku owners, or expats traveling for an extended time.
Virtual assistant service
Bilingual virtual assistants, exclusively available to MailMate’s users. Get help with market research, Japanese application forms, and more.
Plans
Multinational 🌍
Ideal for multinational corporations looking to expand into Japan.
What's included:
✓ Prestige Address Selection (best for multinational companies seeking to establish a strong reputation in Japan)
✓ 25 mail opens per month
✓ Multiple Users
✓ Unlimited Guests
✓ English Mail Item Summarization
¥
28,000
/ month
Launch 🚀
Ideal for start-ups seeking to grow their business at an accelerated pace.
What's included:
✓ Premium Address Selection (great for start-ups and businesses looking to show commitment to their launch)
✓ 15 mail opens per month
✓ Up to 3 users
✓ Unlimited Guests
✓ English Mail Item Summarization
¥
9,800
/ month
Domestic 🇯🇵
Ideal for solopreneurs, small businesses, and expats living in Japan looking to start a small business or side hustle.
What's included:
✓ Quality Addresses (what you need to demonstrate you are serious about your business)
✓ 5 mail opens per month
✓ 1 user
✕ Unlimited Guests
✕ English Mail Item Summarization
¥
5,500
/ month
Get an instant business address in Japan and start growing fast
Step 1
Sign up to MailMate!
Japan’s business regulations require companies to have a physical address on their company’s registry certificate.
Step 2
Use a reputable address to register your company
MailMate solves this problem by providing virtual addresses that can be used for company incorporation in Japan.
Step 3
Check your business mail online
Additionally, our virtual addresses come with a bilingual virtual mailbox service that allows foreign business owners to understand the mail sent to them by the local city office.
Step 4
Pay bills, offload tasks. Get things done.
An immediate presence in Japan
Why Choose Us?
We do all the work for you
You don’t have the time to jump through hoops. That’s why we do everything for you. From scanning, translating, and securely storing—to shredding and even paying your invoices.
Superior customer support
If you ever have any questions, our digital mailroom customer service team are the best in the business. And, most importantly, they all speak fluent English.
Security focused
Security is our #1 priority. All your mail stays under 24/7 surveillance or can be shredded to ensure your privacy. Once your mail is digitally converted, it’s encrypted with 256-bit encryption level technology.
Absolute flexibility
Whether you’re in the office, travelling the globe, or drinking cocktails on the beach, you’ll always have 100% access to all your mail and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for below, reach out to our customer support team.
Yes! We provide reputable business addresses in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka that individuals can use for company registration. Please book a demo call so you can choose the best plan for your business.
Yes! We offer virtual office addresses in Japan that you can use on marketing collateral or to register your company in Japan. Please inquire about the best plan for your company.
It is your business phone number, staffed by remote receptionists, letting you nurture leads and prospective clients and establish yourself as a Japan-based business. Using a virtual receptionist service in Japan, you will be able to capitalize on each call-in and create a powerful first impression of your business with native Japanese bilingual receptionists on standby.
MailMate's service provides you with a physical mailing address in Japan, securely housed within MailMate HQ. When we receive a piece of mail on your behalf, we systematically scan your mail (outer envelope only) and upload it to our servers. Then you request to have your mail opened, scanned, translated, summarized, or settled—all with 1-click.
Nope—you can pay month by month, and cancel anytime.
We’ll do our best to help, and we’d love to chat. Contact us through support@mailmate.jp or book a demo here
We only use the most advanced adaptive hashing, secure network with SSL, and heavy-duty VPN to protect your data. Your credit card information is kept secure with Stripe—renowned as one of the world’s safest payment platforms.
There are two ways for us to receive your mail. 1) Submit the post office's forwarding service (change of address notification). 2) Please register your MailMate address directly with the service you are using.
Security & Privacy
Digitize In Confidence
We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your data and ensure your peace of mind.
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SSL Protection
Encrypting your data for secure transactions.
2FA & SSO
Boosting access security with Two-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On.
P-Mark Certified
Adhering to the highest privacy standards.
24/7 Surveillance Cameras
Monitoring our premises around the clock.
CISSP & CREST Certified Team
Expertise from certified security professionals.
Anti-Money Laundering Verification & Compliance
Ensuring rigorous fraud prevention.
Happy Customers
Don’t just take our word for it...
After spending 10 years based in Tokyo as an expat you accumulate a lot of correspondence which doesn’t go away the minute you leave. Thanks to MailMate bringing this service (finally) to Japan it was a worry I crossed off my list. The process is simple, online and offers various levels of service so you have choices. My mail is making it to me in South Korea regularly and securely.
Mailmate's service has proven to be much, much more than virtual mail forwarding. They assist with getting me copies of all my Japanese correspondence, utility bills, and government notices, provide a bill payment facility when I am outside of Japan, and even help translate correspondence I don’t understand.
They’re practically my Japanese concierge at a fraction of the cost I was previously paying property managers, assistants, and translators, etc. for the same service(s).
Proud members of
The American Chamber of Commerce
www.accj.or.jp
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
www.cccj.or.jp
The Japan Hong Kong Society
www.jhks.tokyo
Japan’s first bilingual virtual mail, virtual address, and virtual receptionist provider
Get an all-in-one bilingual mail and compliance service to power the growth of your startup in Japan.
