After registering a company in Japan, it is important to determine whether your business requires a special license or permit. In Japan, a number of industries are strictly regulated and require mandatory licensing.
These areas include:
- Catering: restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- Import and export: trade in foreign goods.
- Financial services: banking, insurance, investment management.
- Medicine and pharmaceuticals: medical institutions, dispensaries, pharmacies.
- Real estate: real estate companies.
- Tourism: travel agencies and tour guides.
- Education: private educational institutions, foreign language courses.
Obtaining licenses in Japan, although different in different areas, is usually carried out according to a standard procedure. First, you need to collect all the information about the rules and requirements related to your area of activity. This involves reviewing the minimum capital requirements, professional training, safety standards and other legal requirements that apply to your sector. Then, you need to begin compiling the required documents.
Depending on the industry, this may include developing a detailed business plan, providing evidence of professional qualifications, leasing suitable premises and obtaining certificates of conformity for the equipment used. Thoroughness at this stage is essential, as incomplete or improperly completed documentation can lead to delays or denial of a business license in Japan.