Company seal maker for Japan

In Japan the company seal, the kaisha jitsuin, is registered with the Legal Affairs Bureau and carries real legal weight, so an official seal must be carved and registered rather than generated as an image.

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Japan runs on seals rather than signatures, and the distinctions matter. The kaisha jitsuin is the registered company seal, filed with the Legal Affairs Bureau, and it is what executes formal documents. The ginko-in is the bank seal. The mitome-in is the everyday acknowledgement seal that needs no registration at all. Since 2021 there has been a government push to reduce hanko use in administrative procedures, but commercial practice has moved slowly.

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Questions

Can I register a seal made here as my kaisha jitsuin?

No, and it is important to be clear about it. A registered company seal has to be physically carved and registered with the Legal Affairs Bureau, and only the registered impression carries that authority. This tool makes an image, which is fine for everyday and internal use and is not a substitute for registration.

What is the difference between jitsuin, ginko-in and mitome-in?

The jitsuin is the registered seal used for formal execution. The ginko-in is registered with your bank and used on banking instructions. The mitome-in is an unregistered everyday seal used to acknowledge receipt and mark internal paperwork.

Is Japan moving away from seals?

Slowly. Government reform from 2021 removed the hanko requirement from many administrative procedures, and remote working accelerated the shift. Commercial practice still uses them widely, particularly between established companies.

This describes common commercial practice rather than giving legal advice, and practice changes. Where a specific document matters, check the requirement with the body receiving it.

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