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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.
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
Obtaining a Digital ID
Important notice:  At the moment, in order to obtain a digital identity, is it necessary to produce documents stat
Government Procurement in Japan - Obstacles and Opportunities for European SMEs
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (EU side) is pleased to release a comprehensive Report on "Government Procurement in Japan: Obstacles and Opportunities for European SMEs".
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