NEWS A Guide to Corporate Investigations in Japan

Running a business means making big decisions. But making those decisions without all the facts is a huge risk, especially in Japan’s complex business world. A corporate investigation in Japan is a professional service that gives you the clear, factual information you need to protect your company. This is a vital tool for managing your risks. It helps you find hidden problems before they can hurt your company’s money or its good name. This guide explains what a corporate investigation involves and how it can help your business. At FAM Investigation Agency, we are specialists in these complex cases and provide the intelligence you need.

Table of Contents

• Why Your Business Needs an Investigation
• Types of Corporate Investigations We Offer
• How We Find the Facts for Your Business
• When Should You Consider an Investigation?
• Why Choose FAM as Your Investigator?
• Conclusion: Make Decisions Based on Facts

Why Your Business Needs an Investigation

A professional investigation is a smart, proactive way to run your business. It protects you from threats both inside and outside your company.

An investigation can help you:

• Stop Fraud: An employee fraud investigation can uncover and stop internal problems, from fake expense reports to stealing company money.
• Choose Good Partners: Before you partner with another company, you need to know they are trustworthy. A business partner verification check can uncover any red flags.
• Hire the Right People: A bad hire in a top position can be a disaster. A thorough business background check ensures you hire people you can trust.
• Protect Company Secrets: If you think an employee is leaking private information, an investigation can get you the proof you need.
• Win Legal Cases: If your company is in a legal fight, you need solid evidence. A professional investigation is the right way to get it.

Types of Corporate Investigations We Offer

We offer many types of investigations to fit your business needs.

Our key services include:

• Due Diligence Investigations: This is our deepest check. When you need a due diligence investigator in Japan for a big deal like a merger or investment, we check everything about the target company. This includes their finances, leaders, and any hidden problems. Learn more in our guide to M&A in Japan.
• Employee Background Checks: We offer detailed background check services in Japan. We verify a candidate’s work history and check their reputation to understand their true character.
• Employee Fraud Investigations: If you suspect an employee of theft or other bad behavior, we can quietly investigate to get the evidence. We also handle monitoring employees at overseas branches.
• Locating Assets in Japan: In a legal dispute or divorce, we can help you find hidden assets like property or bank accounts.
• Insurance Fraud Investigations: We help insurance companies investigate suspicious claims. We use surveillance and research to check if a claim is real, as explained in our guide to insurance fraud.
• Basic Company Verification: Sometimes you just need to know if a company is real. We can quickly get you their official registration papers, as shown in our guide to verifying a Japanese company.

How We Find the Facts for Your Business

Our work is always legal, quiet, and professional. We use a mix of research and fieldwork to get you answers.

• Record Searches: We use our legal access to search official records that the public can’t see.
• Discreet Surveillance: For cases like employee fraud, watching and documenting a person’s actions is a powerful tool.
• Quiet Inquiries (Kikikomi): Our investigators are skilled at talking to a person’s contacts to learn about their reputation and history, without anyone knowing.
• Security Tests: We can even test your building’s security to find weak spots, as explained in our guide to physical penetration testing.

When Should You Consider an Investigation?

Think about an investigation at any time of risk for your business.

• Before a big money decision: This includes new partnerships or investments.
• When hiring for a top-level job: The more important the job, the more important the check.
• When you see red flags: If you notice strange activity or hear bad rumors, it’s time to check.
• As part of a regular safety plan: Smart companies do regular checks on key partners to prevent problems.

Why Choose FAM as Your Investigator?

For a serious business investigation, you need a team that is professional and gets results.

• We Are Japan Experts: We have a deep understanding of Japanese business and laws.
• Our Work is a Secret: The investigation is always confidential. Your business is safe with us.
• We Are Licensed and Professional: FAM Investigation Agency is fully licensed by the Japanese Public Safety Commissions.

– We Give You Clear Reports: We give you a professional report with the facts you need to make a good decision.

The cost of an investigation depends on the case. You can learn more in our general guide to investigator costs.

Conclusion: Make Decisions Based on Facts

Running a business means making big decisions. A professional corporate investigation in Japan gives you the power to make those decisions with solid facts, not just guesses. It is one of the smartest investments you can make in your company’s safety and success. By finding the truth, you can protect your company from fraud and choose partners you can trust.

If you need clear facts for a big business decision, contact FAM Investigation Agency today for a free and private talk.