Secure real estate settlement and escrow services backed by the expertise of judicial scriveners
国際渉外法務
日本国内の不動産・
Main Responsibilities
"I want to buy or sell real estate in Japan while living abroad"—the reason we are chosen by such clients is that our nationally licensed professionals (judicial scriveners) manage the entire process—including settlement, registration, and agency services—from start to finish in a neutral capacity. We also take full responsibility for handling Japan’s unique registration system and identity verification procedures.
We temporarily hold the payment for real estate, personal property, and intellectual property transactions and transfer the funds only after confirming that the conditions have been met. This helps minimize the risk of fraud or non-performance and ensures safe transactions.
Even for transactions brokered by real estate agencies, we act as your agent—as a foreign client—to review the contract terms and manage the process. Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the specifics of the transaction.
We review international transaction contracts in collaboration with attorneys and other professionals. By leveraging our specialized expertise, we protect your company’s legitimate rights from unexpected legal disadvantages.
We organize documentation related to overseas assets and foreign corporations and compile it into a format that allows you to explain the source of funds to Japanese financial institutions and business partners. (*Please note that we do not handle the custody or transfer of funds themselves. This service involves the organization, translation, and safekeeping of documents.)
We handle cases involving the purchase of Japanese real estate in the name of overseas corporations or special purpose vehicles (SPVs), such as Hong Kong corporations or BVI corporations. We provide comprehensive support, ranging from identifying the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) and filing reports on inward direct investment under the Foreign Exchange Act to the practical procedures for registration in the name of an overseas corporation.
Nagato Judicial Scrivener Corporation will handle registration procedures in accordance with the 2024 revisions to the foreign affairs registration system (including the requirement to include names in Roman characters and the addition of domestic contact information as a required registration item).
[Explanation] Key Points of the Amendments to the Cross-Border Registration System, Effective April 2024
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Whether you’re having trouble finding a buyer for inherited land or buildings, or finding it difficult to manage them because they’re located far away—we can assist with such concerns, from referring you to buyers and negotiating prices to helping you take advantage of the government’s land acquisition program.
Click here for consultations regarding real estate sales involving farmland, transactions between individuals, or transactions among family members.
Frequently Asked Questions: Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing Real Estate from a Seller Living Abroad
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About Nagato Judicial Scrivener Corporation and JC Escrow Co., Ltd.
Nagato Judicial Scrivener Corporation is a firm that provides judicial scrivener services, focusing primarily on inheritance and property registration. JC Escrow Co., Ltd. was established in partnership with Nagato Judicial Scrivener Corporation to provide services specializing in direct real estate sales and cross-border transactions without the involvement of real estate brokers. Nagato Judicial Scrivener Corporation handles registration procedures, while JC Escrow Co., Ltd. coordinates contracts, settlements, and cross-border matters, with each firm leveraging its respective areas of expertise.
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