MK @ Legal Biz Leaf A document evidencing the completion of a contribution in money
An “investment proof ” (“A document evidencing the completion of a contribution in money”) is a document required to be submitted to the Legal Affairs Bureau at the time of incorporation. This document certifies that the incorporators have made an investment in the company as it is stated in the Articles of Information.
After you have completed the paid-in process, please scan/ screenshot one of the following documents and send it to your judicial scrivener.
The main two documents to be used as investment proof in general
Option 1 Bank Book
Option 2 Online Banking
The proof needs to include following information:
1. Name of the bank and its branch, recipient’s account name and number
2. Deposit history: the date of the deposit and deposited amount
Please note that the name of the remitter is not mandatory information, as long as the date and the amount of the deposited/wired money are recorded.
Documents that may NOT be acceptable:
- Bank balance: It is not adequate to prove that you have enough money to invest in your bank balance.
- Proof of remittance that is provided by the remitter.
It needs to be provided by the recipient. - Any editable data for example, Excel data of itemized account statements.
It’s viable if it’s in PDF format.
Conclusion
The above two documents are the main two options to be used as investment proof. Additionally, documents such as: (a) a transaction statement, (b) a certificates of acceptance of payment, or
(c) a notice of overseas remittance issued by a financial institution are also acceptable. However, please note that when the documents are written in a foreign language, those documents need to be translated into Japanese.
MK@ 03/15/2022
