Tokyo is a city that continues to grow and mature. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been engaging in full-scale efforts to attract foreign companies to Tokyo since 2012, to create innovation through attracting leading foreign firms and achieve sustainable development of the metropolitan economy. Here are support services provided by TMG to accelerate business expansion in Tokyo.
X-HUB Tokyo the Inbound Program
Run by TMG, this online program is envisioned to support global start-ups who are seeking opportunities to expand their business into Tokyo across the business domains of FinTech, Mobility and Cleantech. The event is free of charge and the number of participating companies is 10 for each domain.
Programme Period
Values provided by this programme
・Mentoring by experienced business professionals
・Lectures on the legal and market which is necessary for expansion in Tokyo through the pitch-event and networking events.
・Business matching opportunities for business alliances with Japanese large companies, research institutions, municipal organizations.
Application guidelines
Application deadline 15 October 2021 - Application form
The Business Development Centre TOKYO (BDCT) is a general consultation desk that provides various consultations for overseas companies and entrepreneurs who are considering starting or developing their businesses in Tokyo. The bilingual staff at BDCT have broad international business experiences and provide counselling sessions via e-mail or online. Available services include the introduction of specialists or related organizations, office search support, funding support, etc. Any type of industry can use this service free of charge.
The Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Centre (TOSBEC) is the very first centre in Japan where all the filing procedures required to set up business can be done in one place. Specialists from various agencies and ministers will facilitate the prompt completion of filing procedures in 8 major areas such as Certification of Articles of Incorporation, Company Registration, Taxation, Immigration, etc. The centre also offers support for electronic applications as well as interpretation services. Consultation services with small and medium enterprise management consultants concerning the establishment of business are also available. All services are free of charge. They also partially offer online support.
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