Helpdesks
The EU-Japan Centre is managing the following helpdesks to support EU companies’ internationalization towards Japan. Depending on your exact needs, please get in touch with one of the following helpdesks.
EPA Helpdesk
EPA video
Upcoming Webinars in April 2022
Please find below our upcoming webinars which will take place in April:
EPA Export Handbook – a guide to help EU SMEs export to Japan
You would like to know if your goods may benefit from the existing free trade agreement between the EU and Japan?
Upcoming Webinars in March 2022
Please find below our upcoming webinars which will take place in March:
Webinars in February 2022
'Export to Japan' webinar series 33: Manufacturi
Webinars in November 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 43: Tariff Rate Quotas
Webinars in October 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 41: Malt, Starches, Wheat Gluten & Albuminoidal Substances
Webinars in September 2021
EPA Helpdesk Webinar 40: RULES OF ORIGIN
7 September 2021, 10:30-11:30 AM CET
Factsheet: EPA & Contractual Service Suppliers
Contractual Service Suppliers and Independent Professionals of the EU are allowed to supply services and engage in business activities in Japan. Engineer or Specialist in international services and humanities previously recognised. The EPA specifies 38 sectors for CSS. Contractual Service Suppliers generally depend on EU-based employers.
Factsheet: EPA & Independent Professionals
The EPA’s schedule of Japan lists 38 sectors where specific commitments apply. There are no quotas for those professionals entering Japan. Professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex III) depend on EU-based employers, whereas professionals of the EU covered by Annex 8-B (Annex IV) do not depend on EU-based employers.
Factsheet: EPA & Short-term Business Visitors
The EU-Japan EPA grants professionals from EU countries access to Japan beyond what is secured by GATS. Access for short term business visitors (STBV) is outlined in the treaty for those employed by firms doing business in the host country. There are no quotas for STBV.STBV are tied to EU-based employers.
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.
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