News Release

Apr. 24, 2026 TSE Tokyo Stock Exchange Issues “BEYOND BORDERS,” a TSE Listing Handbook for Overseas Startups

In recent years, as corporate activities increasingly transcend national borders, the number of startups seeking to expand their businesses on a global scale has been growing. In light of this, interest has been expressed by overseas startups expanding into Japan and their investors in listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as part of their future growth strategies.

In response to these developments, TSE, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), has issued “BEYOND BORDERS—An Introductory Handbook: From Market Entry in Japan to Cross-Border IPOs on TSE.”

This handbook is intended for overseas companies and relevant practitioners considering business expansion into Japan and/or a listing on TSE. It systematically outlines the procedures required to start a business operations in Japan, as well as the key requirements and points to consider when seeking a listing on TSE.

TSE will continue to collaborate with METI, JETRO, and other relevant stakeholders to advance the development of an appropriate environment that enables a broader range of companies to leverage the Japanese market in pursuing further growth.

For further details, please refer to the link below.