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Webinar 40: Public Procurement in Japan - Experiences of a European SME
23
Apr
2015
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
27
Jan
2015
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
03
Dec
2014
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
If you have paid taxes in Japan, please send a copy of one of the following:  
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.
Business record/history
These are documents provided by the company, such as corporate history, outline of number of employees, business line, business locations (Main offices, branch offices, representative offices in re
Letter of attorney
In case you are using a local representative for the application you will need to submit a letter of attorney.
Finding local partners
The complexity of various procedures concerning public procurement and various requirements involving local presence might make finding a local partner or representative an attractive alternative.
JTPP Helpdesk officially launched
As of November, the Japan Tax and Public Procurement (JTPP) Helpdesk has started providing a variety of support services t
Establishing a local presence
It is also possible to establish a local presence such as a representative or branch office, or full-fledged subsidiary according to your business needs.
Unified Supplier Qualification
Companies that wish to supply goods and services to Japanese government entities need to obtain supplier qualification in order to be eligible to take part in bid on government tenders.

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