The Osaka Global Finance One-Stop Support Center is an initiative by Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, the Financial Services Agency and 40 public-private partners. It is a dedicated service for overseas financial institutions seeking to establish operations in Osaka.

The Center provides comprehensive guidance across the following key areas:

• Company incorporation & licensing: Expert advice on legal structures and applications for banking, securities and other financial service licenses under Japan’s national regulatory sandbox.
• Incentives & tax preferences: Details on the June 2024 Special Zone designation, which offers zero corporate inhabitant and enterprise taxes for up to 10 years for companies establishing a presence in Osaka City by fiscal year 2025, plus subsidies for base establishment.
• Practical living & business support: Assistance with visa procedures, office sourcing, introductions to local legal and accounting firms, and matchmaking with venture capitalists and financial institutions.

By streamlining the market-entry process and reducing administrative hurdles, the Center aims to position Osaka as Asia’s next major financial hub, strengthening ties between EU-Japan stakeholders and promoting diverse financing channels. 

Contact & Further Information: Osaka Global Finance One-Stop Support Center, +81 (0)6-6136-3524, f-onestop(at)global-financial-city-osaka.jp 

Source: Pasona Group