Public Procurement

Webinar 40: Public Procurement in Japan - Experiences of a European SME

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How can an EU SME set up a successful business case as a supplier to Japanese government organizations?

Webinar 31: Finding your way in Japanese Public Procurement

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27-01-15 | 10:30 h - 11:30h Brussels timeHow does the public procurement system work in Japan and what are my opportunities?

Webinar 29: Tax & Public Procurement in Japan

Dec

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What kind of support services are available for EU SMEs doing business in Japan with regard to tax issues and for those who wish to enter Japan's lucrative Public Procurement m

Company registration documents

Japan has its own company registration system, the Business registry.

Documents pertaining payment of taxes in your country

These documents can usually be obtained from your local tax office. It should be a formal document showing no arrears in tax payments.

Financial Statements

It must be possible for government entities to ascertain capital and net total amount of assets, as can be ascertained in the case of Japanese companies.

Letter of attorney

In case you are using a local representative for the application, you will need to submit a letter of attorney.

Unified Supplier Qualification

Companies that wish to supply goods and services to Japanese government entities need to obtain a supplier qualification in order to be eligible to take part in procedures for government tenders.

Supplier Qualification Support Service

The JT&PP Helpdesk can arrange the Unified Supplier Qualification for supplying goods and services to

Qualification for public works (Keishin)

In order to be eligible to participate in bidding for government contracts for construction and design of public works an entirely different qualification system exists. This system includes the ‘

Regional & local supplier qualifications

When preparing for tendering at regional and local level, it will be necessary to consult with the procuring entity regarding the formalities to obtain supplier qualifications. While national enti

Supplier Classification

The (Unified) supplier qualification review results in a classification from A to D, which is largely dependent on the size of your company. In practice, most EU SMEs will initially get a C or a D

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