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Support Systems for Foreign Investment in Kansai⚫ The JETRO Invest Japan Business Support Center offers a variety of support services, including providing informationand individual consultations, to foreign companies planning to expand their business in Kansai.
⚫ The Council for INVEST KANSAI, made up of the Kansai Economic Federation, JETRO Osaka, the Federation of Chambersof Commerce and Industry in the Kansai Area (Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and Kansai Bureau of
Economy, Trade and Industry, is working in tandem to support foreign investment in Kansai.

First points of contact for Kansai

Invest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC)JETRO, an organization for attracting foreign direct investment in Japan, provides acomprehensive support service to help foreign companies to locate in Japan and expand
their business in the Japanese market by providing information on the Japanese businessenvironment, identifying companies interested in direct investment in Japan, and assistingthem in establishing a base of operations and expanding their business in Japan.

Contact points to support investment in Japan are available in eachprefecture around Kansai.

Osaka

JETRO Invest Japan Business Support Center, Osaka （JETRO IBSC Osaka） Address: Osaka-Kokusai Bldg.
29F, 2-3-13, Azuchi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0052
TEL: +81-6-4705-8660 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/osaka

Hyogo

JETRO Invest Japan Business Support Center, Kobe（ JETRO IBSC Kobe）
Address: Kobe C.I.T. Center Bldg. 4F, 5-1-14 Hamabedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-6591
TEL：+81-78-231-3081 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/kobe

Fukui

JETRO Fukui
Address: Fukui CCI Bldg.6F, 2-8-1, Nishikida, Fukui 918-8004
TEL：+81-776-33-1661 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/fukui

Shiga

JETRO Shiga
Address: Hikone CCI 1F, 3-8 Chuo-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0063
TEL：+81-749-21-2450 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/shiga

Kyoto

JETRO Kyoto
Address: Kyoto Keizai Center Bld.3F,78,Kankoboko-cho, Shijo-dori, Muromachi-higashi-iru, Shimogyoku, Kyoto 600-8009
TEL：+81-75-341-1021 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/kyoto

Nara

JETRO Nara
Address: Nara CCI 4F, 8-33 saidaiji minami machi,Nara,Nara 631-0824
TEL：+81-742-88-0070 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/nara/

Wakayama

JETRO Wakayama
Address: Wakayama Prefectural Office Higashi-Bekkan 2F, 1-1, Komatsubaradori, Wakayama City,
Wakayama 640-8269
TEL：+81-73-425-7300 URL： https://www.jetro.go.jp/jetro/japan/wakayama

IBSC provides support for foreign/foreign-affiliated companies toenter the Japanese market and establish a base of operations after theirarrival in Japan. It also offers services to foreign-affiliated companies
that have already established a presence in Japan for business expansion,
such as increasing headcount, expanding operations to regional areas,and establishing new offices.

The Council for INVEST KANSAIThe Council for INVEST KANSAI provides support such asproviding information on investment incentives, factory
locations etc., as well as finding business partners with local
governments, regional business communities and specialists.
Foreign-affiliatedcompanies

Kansai Economic
Federation

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JETRO Osaka

Ｃｏｕｎｃｉｌ for INVEST KANSAI
Federation of Chambersof Commerce andIndustry in the Kansai
Area (secretariat is
Osaka Chamber ofCommerce and Industry)

METI-KANSAIThe Kansai Bureau of
Economy, Trade andIndustry (METIKANSAI)

HP“INVEST KANSAI WEB”
https://www.kansai.meti.go.jp/31toukou/invest_kansai/en/e_index.html

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Support for Foreign Investment in Japan ｂｙ Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe
In Kansai, foreign investment support organizations belonging to local governments offer various kinds of one-stop
services.
Major support organizations for investment in Japan in Kyoto,
Osaka, Kobe

We are working as a one-stop service center with a meticulous support systemthat provides necessary information and accurate advice to foreign companies,
foreign embassies, and economic organizations wishing to set up operations in
Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, as well as to foreign companies in Japan wishing to set up
secondary operations in these cities.

KANSAI

Kyoto

Kyoto Overseas Business Center
Address: Kyoto Keizai Center Bld.3F,78 Shijyo-dori Muromachi-higashiiru,
kankobokocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8009
TEL：+81-75-366-4364 075-366-4364 URL： https://www.kyoto-obc.jp/en/

Osaka

Osaka Business and Investment （O-BIC）
C/O International Division, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
2-8 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0029
TEL: +81-6-6944-6298 URL： https://o-bic.net/

Osaka

Osaka International Business Promotion Center
International Affairs Department (IBPC Osaka)Intex Osaka 2F, 1-5-102 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe-Ku, Osaka 559-0034
TEL : +81-6-6615-7130 URL： https://www.ibpcosaka.or.jp/en/

Kobe

Hyogo-Kobe Investment Support Center
Kobe Commerce, Industry and Trade Center Bldg 4F
5-1-14, Hamabe-dori,Chuo-ku,Kobe, Hyogo-pref., 651-0083
TEL: +81-78-271-8400 URL：https://hyogo-kobe.jp/his/en/top-english/

Fukui
Kyoto Overseas BusinessCenter(Kyo-OBC)

Kobe Investment
Support Center (HKIS)

Kyoto
Hyogo

Osaka
Nara

Wakayama

Kyoto Overseas
Business Center

O-BIC

IBPC
Osaka

Hyogo-Kobe
Investment
Support Center

Visa acquisition
support

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×

×

Expert support

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×

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Shiga

Arrangingbusinessmeetings*Exhibition participation support○*In collaboration with
JETRO and Kobe City×○

Introduction ofbusiness
properties○○★In addition to the usual
property introductions, we
also offer rental offices for
up to six months free ofcharge as a base forpreparing for businessexpansion.

Support for
securing humanresources

×

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*Employment subsidy

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Support Programs for Foreign Investment by the Japanese Government

Incentives for foreign/foreign-affiliated companies
Act for Promotion of Japan as an Asian Business Center (Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Research and Development Business, etc. by Specified Multinational
Enterprises )OutlinePreferential measures, including shortened investment procedures, are available for global businesses planning to set up a company in Japan to conduct new
R&D projects and business operations. <Application can be filed in English>

Assistance for fund raisingSpecific efforts

Details and latest
information
For Inquiries⚫

Fundraising assistance offered by Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd. （Also applicable toincorporated companies with capital of 300 million yen or more） ＊Applicable only to SMEs

Acceleration of patentexaminations

Accelerating patent application screening and proceedings[about 22 months in ordinary cases → shortened to about 2 months] (FY2011 actual)

Shortened investment
procedures

Shortened screening period of advance notifications of direct inward investment, etc. in industries subject to regulations[30 days in ordinary cases → shortened to 2 weeks]

Acceleration of status ofresidency examinations

Accelerating screening for the Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence applied by foreign nationals who intend towork in Japan [Ordinarily 1 month → shortened to about 10 days]

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Promotion of foreign direct investment in Japan, Act for Promotion of Japan as an Asian Business Center
https://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/external_economy/investment/act_information.html

Investment Facilitation Division, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau,
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
TEL：03-3501-1662

Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas

Outline

Details and latest
information

The Government of Japan adopted the Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas at the Council for Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Japanon April 26, 2023. It also established the Task Force for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas, which follows up on the progress of the initiatives of relevant
government ministries and agencies, identifies issues and international barriers in terms of systems, assists in the operation of the Council for Promotion of Foreign Direct
Investment in Japan, and coordinates with relevant government ministries and agencies.
＜Specific Undertakings＞
1. Stimulating investment in strategic sectors and restructuring global supply chains in light of the changes in the international environment
2. Strategies for the formation of Asia’s largest startup hub
3. Attracting highly skilled foreign professionals, and improving the system for establishing a center for global knowledge exchange
4. Improving the business and living environment to attract human resources and investment from overseas
5. Fundamentally strengthening all-Japan’s efforts for the mechanism to attract investment and to follow up this Action Plan, and globally disseminating these undertakings on theoccasion of the G7 and other international events

Cabinet Office Invest Japan Council for Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Japan,
https://www.cao.go.jp/invest-japan/en_index.html* For information on other incentives, etc., see JETRO’s website.
JETRO https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/support_programs.html
JETRO

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments

Fukui＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.
Name of support systems

FinancingprogramFinancing to promote establishment ofcorporate sites

Corporate attraction subsidy（facility maintenance subsidy）
Subsidy
programTax cuts

Period ofapplication

Contents
Low interest loan for the companies located in the prefecture and hiring citizens of theprefecture（interest rate: 1.5% or less per year）

Period ofapplication

limit amount
JPY ¥500 million（JPY ¥1 billion
if specially approved）

Assistance for equipment acquisition of companies that can cooperate with prefectural projects.
（Subsidy amount: 25% investment /No employment requirements）-

JPY ¥1 billion

Subsidy for equipment acquisition related to general manufacturing industry and advanced
technology industry （subsidy amount 10 to 20% of acquisition）-

JPY ¥1 billion

Subsidy for equipment acquisition and new employment related to head office functions（including test research） （subsidy rate 25%）-

JPY ¥300 million

Subsidy for attracting companies （subsidy forbusiness activity costs）

Subsidy for product transportation costs for new locations in the advanced technology industry（subsidy rate 10-50%）

3 years

JPY ¥100 million
per year

Office invitation subsidy＊Support with the municipalities that have thesystemExpenses related to office opening and operation are subsidized. （50% for land and building
rent, etc., communication line fee 100%）

3 years

JPY ¥15 million

Regional Future Investment Promotion Law

Machinery / equipment: 40% special depreciation, 4% tax reduction for building, etc. .: 20% special depreciation, 2% tax reduction for real estate
acquisition tax exemption

Message from Fukui Prefecture
Our prefecture has a comprehensive support system for companies with an environment that encourages young people and women to work, and for offices that accept“U/I-turners.”
The transportation network will be further strengthened with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Fukui and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024 and the openingof the Chubu Jukan Expressway in spring 2026.
We are also currently developing a new prefectural industrial park, and will do our utmost to support companies that are considering investing or expanding into rural
areas with generous incentives.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
〈 Contact desk 〉
Fukui Prefecture Department of Business,
Industry and Labor Business Attraction Division Corporate Location
TEL 0776-20-0375 FAX 0776-20-0678
Mail k-yuchi@pref.fukui.lg.jp“Fukui Prefecture Business Location Guide”

Fukui mascot "Hapilyu"（center） and his brothers

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments

Shiga＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.
Name of support systems

Contents

Period of application

limit amount

Business start-up subsidy

This incentive subsidizes companies' expenses for efforts to secure
human resources and improve the operating environment due to newcapital investment in the prefecture.

There are regulations for each
initiative （please contact usfor details）

Subsidy limit of JPY ¥5 million in a
fiscal year （in the case of a joint
project by multiple businesses:
JPY ¥7.5 million）

Industrial Location Strategy Promotion Subsidy

Subsidize part of the costs for setting up headquarters, factories,
research and development facilities, etc. in growth sectors－

JPY ¥1 billion（Capital investment：JPY ¥900
million , public health facilities：
JPY ¥100 million）

Subsidy for promoting information and communicationsindustry locations

Subsidize part of the rent, communication fees, etc. required for
information and communications businesses from outside theprefecture to set up new offices, etc. within Shiga Prefecture－

JPY ¥6.5 million

Maximum 8 years

No ruleSubsidy
program

Subsidies for Businesses Establishing New Facilities Near
Nuclear Power Plants

Assistance with electric power bills paid under the contract for the
supply of power to new and added business facilities（Only applicable to specific areas and projects）

Uneven taxation of real estate acquisition tax

Real estate acquisition tax exemption [Act on Strengthening a Framework for Regional Growth and Development by Promoting Regional
Economy Advancement Projects]

Uneven taxation of business tax, exemption from anduneven taxation of real estate acquisition tax

In the target areas and businesses, business tax will be unevenly taxed for three years, and real estate acquisition tax will be exempted andunevenly taxed.[Regional base strengthening tax system]

Tax cuts

Message from Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefecture, which is located in the center of the Japanese archipelago, is a node of the three economic zones of Kansai, Chubu, and Hokuriku, and has well-developed
wide-area transportation infrastructure such as highways, making it an excellent prefecture in terms of transportation convenience.
Due to these advantages, this prefecture is rated as one of the leading “manufacturing prefectures” in Japan by companies in various fields such as chemistry, automobiles,
electric appliances, electronic parts, and pharmaceuticals.
There are many development bases with active industry-academia collaboration occurring against the backdrop of the high concentration of diverse university faculties.
In addition, we have set up the “Shiga Prefecture Corporate Location Support Center” in the Investment Promotion Division as a centralized contact point for companies
located in the prefecture to quickly respond to issues in the operating environment and Establishing a new support system to promote capital investment.
Please consider investing in Shiga Prefecture.

"Shiga Prefecture Company Location Guide "https://www.pref.shiga.lg.jp/richi/english/index.html

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Kyoto City

Kyoto①＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems .
Name of support systems

FinancingprogramContents

Low interest loan （for businesslocation promotion loan for
employment, etc.）

Low interest loan （interest rate （fixed forthe first 10 years）: 1.7% per year, special
interest 1.2%） for "Kyoto Industrial Location
Strategy 21 Special Measures Project Cost
Subsidy" or "Kyoto Prefecture Traditionaland Cultural Manufacturing Industry
Promotion Subsidy"

Kyoto Industrial Location Strategy 21
Special Measures Project Cost Subsidy

When a manufacturing facility, naturalscience research institute, informationrelated entity, etc. establish a base in theprefecture in response to the invitation of
Kyoto Prefecture or municipalities, or whenthe existing factories in the prefecture are
expanded, the amount of capital investment
and the new, regular permanent employment
are subsidized.

Period of application[Equipment funds] Within 15 to 20 years[Working capital] Within 7 years

limit amount

JPY ￥300million-￥2billion

Local
government
who carried out
incentives

Kyoto
Prefecture[Business establishment promotion
subsidy]
JPY ¥0.25 million-￥300 million
5 years including the fiscal year of starting
operation（* Current system must be specified by March
31, 202７）[Subsidy to promote regular
employment within the prefecture]
JPY ¥400 million- ￥800million[Subsidy to promote of improvement ofworking environment]
JPY ¥3 million yen*Increase or decrease depending on the region and thenumber of permanent employees in the prefecture.

Kyoto Prefecture Traditional andCultural Manufacturing Industry
Promotion Subsidy

Subsidized for the amount of capital
investment and the number of new regular
employees in the prefecture for the
traditional and cultural manufacturingindustry located in the prefectural industrial
park "Kyoto Shinkoetsu Village" at theinvitation of Kyoto Prefecture ormunicipalities

5 years including the fiscal year of starting
operation[Business establishment promotion
subsidy]
JPY ¥20 million-200 million[Subsidy to promote regular
employment within the prefecture]
JPY ￥3 million-30 million
Increase or decrease depending on thesite area, etc.

Subsidies for supporting businesses
located near nuclear power plants, etc.

Subsidies based on actual electricity
charges, etc. for companies that have
expanded into new locations or facilities
that generate increased employment.

Maximum 8 years

Electricity benefit + special benefit

2 years

JPY 1００milion

Subsidy
program

Subsidy forpromotingthe locationof rental
businessfacilities

Large-scale officebuilding location
support system

Rental Laboratory
Facility Location
Support Program

Subsidies for the amount of property tax
and city planning tax for new construction
or expansion of a tenant office building witha rental office floor area of 3,000 m2 or
more in the office lab promotion district will
be provided.
Subsidy amount: Equivalent to property tax
and city planning tax

Kyoto
Prefecture

Kyoto City

Subsidies for the amount of property tax
and city planning tax for new and expanded
rental wet labs within the city
Subsidy amount: Equivalent to property tax
and city planning tax

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Kyoto City

Kyoto②＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems .

Name of support systems

Contents

Period of application

Rank A companies certified by the Kyoto City Venture Company
Connoisseur Committee will receive subsidies equivalent toproperty tax and city planning tax as well as the cost of an
excavation survey of buried cultural properties when they
establish new or additional offices.
Subsidy amount: Amount equivalent to property tax and city
planning tax
1/2 of the amount equivalent to the cost of the excavation surveyof buried cultural properties

Tax equivalent subsidies: 2-3 years
Cost of excavation survey of buried
cultural properties:
Only once at the time of implementation（Subsidies equivalent to tax）
JPY 100 million（ buried cultural property
excavation survey）
JPY 25 million

Support programfor first-timebusiness
expansion in thecity

Subsidies will be provided to companies from outside the citysetting up offices, etc. in the city for the first time, based on thenumber of full-time employees living in the city.
Subsidy amount: Number of regular employees living in the city x
up to JPY 200,000

Up to 2 years

Up to JPY 10 million per year
2 years total: Up to
JPY 20 million

Trial location
support program

Subsidies will be provided to companies from outside the city thatare considering setting up operations in the city for the first timeand are using shared offices and coworking spaces in Kyoto on a
trial basis, covering usage and transportation costs.
Subsidy amount: 1/2 of the usage and transportation costs

Maximum 3 months

Usage cost: Up to JPY 250,000
Transportation cost: Up to
JPY 250,000* There is an upper limit
according to the number of days
and users.

Support programfor establishingnew/additional
head offices andplants

Subsidies equivalent to property tax and city planning tax on
newly acquired fixed assets for new expansion of office with
headquarters functions, factories, research institutes,
development bases, etc. in the city.
（20% increase in specific areas such as Rakunan shinto, etc.）
In addition, the cost of excavating buried cultural properties
Subsidy amount: Amount equivalent to property tax and city
planning tax(1/2 of the tax equivalent for large companies)
1/2 of the amount equivalent to the cost of the excavation surveyof buried cultural properties
Additional subsidy is available for companies from outside the citythat are setting up operations in the city for the first time.

(Subsidies equivalent to tax）Middle/small
sized companies: for ２ ３years
Large companies: １year(Subsidies equivalent to tax）
JPY １00million
Large companies:
There is a limit based onincrease of regular employees

Kyoto-type global niche top
enterprise fostering subsidy

Subsidy
program
Kyoto city
firm location
promotion
institutional
subsidyTax cuts

Real estate acquisition tax
reduction measures

limit amount（ buried cultural property excavation
survey）
Only once at the time of sale

Local
government
who carriedoutincentives

Kyoto City（ buried cultural property
excavation survey）
JPY ２５million

When building new factories, etc. in the manufacturing industry
agglomeration promotion area, reduced by up to half on conditionof new employment creation, etc.

when acquiring a house or land forbusiness use

JPY ２00million

Kyoto
Prefecture

Company certified by Kyoto Genki-jirushi certification for SMEs,
receives subsidies real estate acquisition tax on acquisition ofland and houses （factories, research institutes, etc.）is reduced by
１／１０, when acquiring a house or land for business use such as
research and development.

when acquiring a house or land forbusiness use

JPY ２00million

Kyoto
Prefecture

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Kyoto City

Kyoto③＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems .

Message from Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto, which was once the capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, has developed
many global companies that are active in the world by evolving traditional techniques into
high-tech techniques in addition to traditional industries that utilize the techniques ofcraftsmen that have been passed down from generation to generation.
In recent years, entrepreneurs from Japan and overseas have also opened a series of startup companies and support organizations focusing on the characteristics of Kyoto, including
its abundant human resources as a university city, its agglomeration of cutting-edge
research institutes, and innovation environment.
Kyoto is attracting attention from entrepreneurs from Japan and overseas.
In Kyoto Prefecture, we will support you with our unique support system that is ahead of
the other prefectures,
including exchanges of advanced technology and support for hiring employees!

“Kyoto Prefecture Business Location / Land Information Search Site”
https://www.kyotofuyouchibank.com/

Message from Kyoto City

We promote “Kyo-working,” which refers to “living in Kyoto and working from Kyoto.”
Kyoto has ranked highly in various domestic and international city rankings, and its global
reputation can be a powerful driving force for business expansion.
With approximately 150,000 students studying at 36 universities and junior colleges, Kyoto
has great potential in terms of recruitment.
For companies expanding into Kyoto, we offer a wide range of comprehensive, one-stop
support, including helping securing offices, assisting with on-site visits, and holding
collaboration and exchange events with universities, local companies, and students.
Kindly consider setting up a base in Kyoto City.

6 Reasons to Choose Kyoto as a business "Kyo-working “
https://kyo-working.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kyoto-asset-en/

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Osaka City

Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Sakai City

Osaka①＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.

Name of support systems

FinancingprogramFinancing program

Period of application

Financing the funds required to locate （construct） factories, research facilities, etc. in
the prefecture（handling differs depending on the financial institution）

limit amount

depending on loan options

Local
government who
carried out
incentives
Osaka
Prefecture

Subsidize the cost of acquiring an office for foreign-affiliated companies that havetheir office with headquarters functions in Osaka Prefecture.
（5% of office / equipment, etc.）－

JPY ¥100 million

Subsidize the cost of renting an office to foreign-affiliated companies whose officewith headquarters functions is located in Osaka Prefecture （One-third of the rent, etc）

24 months

JPY ¥60 million

Subsidies for investment in new construction / extension / renovation of factories or R
& D facilities in the designated area－

JPY ¥30 million

Subsidy for corporate business tax（However, only when subsidized for the above investment）－

JPY ¥20 million

Subsidies for Establishing a
Base for Foreign Financial
Companies

Subsidies are provided to foreign financial companies to cover part of the necessary
expenses when they set up a new business office (hereinafter referred to as “baseestablishment") in Osaka City.

After a preliminary survey orbase establishment, by
January 31 of the same
fiscal year

Subsidy for preliminary
survey：JPY ¥ 1.1 million yen
Subsidy for baseestablishment : JPY ¥10million yen

Osaka
Prefecture/
Osaka City

Subsidy for locating head
office functions

Subsidies for building rental fees (up to half the rent) will be provided to businesses(with a domestic business history of 5 years or more) that are newly establishing
offices with head office functions in Osaka City.

24 months

JPY ¥ 1 million per month

Osaka City

Sakai City Corporate
Growth Promotion Subsidy

Subsidize 5% to 15% of subsidized expenses for investment for renewal of head office
functions / R & D facilities and challenge in the growing fields.
Subsidy of JPY ¥200,000 per new resident employee in the city x 3 years

Investment assistance:
Business start year
Employment assistance:
3 years

Subsidy for investment:
JPY ¥100 million
Subsidy for employment:
JPY ¥50 million

Sakai City

Subsidies for establishing
operational offices

When a foreign-affiliated company opens a new office in urban area, 40 to 60% of therent is subsidized.

3 years

JPY ¥5 million

Subsidy for ForeignAffiliated Companies

Subsidy for Investment
Promotion

Subsidy
programContents

Osaka
Prefecture

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Osaka City

Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Sakai City

Osaka②＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.

Name of support systems

Tax cuts

Contents

Period of application

limit amount

Local government
who carried out
incentives

Tax Incentive System forSpecial Zone for Growing
industries

When entering a special growth zone in the prefecture, receiving approval for a business plan, and conducting business related to new energy andlife science, the maximum prefectural tax is zero （coordination with Osaka City, etc.）

Tax Incentive for Industrial
Cluster

Real estate acquisition tax on acquisition of land and houses （factories, research institutes, etc.） in the industrial agglomeration promotion area isreduced by half （up to JPY ¥200 million）

Special local tax incentive
for foreign financial
companies

For foreign financial companies operating in the asset management or fintech businesses that set up operations in Japan or Osaka City for the firsttime, local taxes (corporate inhabitant tax (prefectural inhabitant tax and municipal inhabitant tax) and corporate business tax) will be reduced to up
to zero (for up to 10 years).

Osaka Prefecture/
Osaka City

City tax incentives under
the Sakai City Innovation
Investment Promotion
Ordinance

City tax incentives under the Sakai City Innovation Investment Promotion Ordinance

Sakai City

Osaka Prefecture

Message from Osaka Prefecture

Message from Osaka City

Message from Sakai City

Global Finance One-Stop Support Center Osaka
In Osaka Prefecture, we provide information on businesssites and subsidies, such as new locations and businessexpansion from Japan and overseas, and support matchingwith partner companies such as business alliances andinvestment.
In the fields of new energy and life science, we support
new business locations and reinvestment by using theprefecture's unique Tax Incentive System for Special Zone
for Growing Industries and other incentives.
Click here for information on various support measures for

As part of efforts to make Osaka an international financial
city, we provide a one-stop service for foreign financial
companies and foreign investors wishing to set up
operations
in Osaka, providing professional advice on financial
licences and consultation on business and daily life.

We also provide consultation on the incentives listed in
the table above.
・Special local tax incentive for foreign financial companies
・Subsidies for Establishing a Base for Foreign Financial
Companiesbusiness location in Osaka
Please see our website
for further details.→

Located almost in the center of the Kansai region, a huge
consumer market with a population of 20 million, Sakai
City is an ideal location for doing business, boasting oneof the largest industrial clusters in the country.
The city implements support measures focused oninvestment in growth industries and research anddevelopment functions, such as enactment of the Sakai
City Innovation Investment Promotion Ordinance, and isseeing a rise in the concentration of large-scale researchfacilities.
The Nakamozu area has opened an innovation exchange
hub called “cha-shitsu,” where entrepreneurs and otherpeople who support the area can gather and interact tocreate new value.

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments
Kobe City

Hyogo＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.
Name of support systems

Subsidy
programContents

Period ofapplication

limit amount

Local government
who carried out
incentives

Employment subsidy

Subsidy for new employment of full-time workers living in the prefecture (300,000 yen or
600,000 yen per person)－

JPY ￥300 million

Capital investment subsidy

Subsidy for investment related to the acquisition and installation of facilities, equipment, etc.
(3% ,5% or 7%) *Hydrogen:10%－

JPY ￥10 billion

Subsidy for market research cost, etc. (up to 1/2)－

JPY ￥1 million

Subsidy for corporate registration cost, etc. (up to 1/2)－

JPY ￥200,000

3 years

JPY ￥20 million
per year

Hyogo Prefecture,
Kobe City－

20% of tax amountthe relevant fiscal
year

Kobe City

Establishment support subsidy forforeign/foreign-affiliated companies

Hyogo Prefecture

Office rent subsidy for foreign/foreignaffiliated companies

Subsidy for office rent for foreign/foreign-affiliated companies:
Up to 1/2 (1/4 by the prefecture, 1/4 by Kobe City)

Subsidy for transfer of headquartersfrom outside Kobe City （excluding the 23
wards of Tokyo） to the city

Subsidy for acquiring buildings （up to 4% of the acquisition cost）, subsidy for employment（¥300,000 per person）, etc.
＊The 23 wards of Tokyo are subject to the national preferential treatment system.

Reduction of corporate enterprise tax
and real estate acquisition tax

Reduction of corporate enterprise tax by one-third or half for 5 years and reduction of real estate acquisition tax by half （maximum
JPY ¥200 million） for transfer of headquarters from foreign countries and 3 major metropolitan areas or expansion into theprefecture.

Hyogo Prefecture

Reduction of property tax, business tax,
etc.

In the case of strategic industries, property tax, business tax, etc. are reduced by two-thirds for five years （10 years for large-scalespecial cases） （no upper limit） （half for non-strategic industries）

Kobe City

Tax cuts

Message from Hyogo Prefecture

Message from Kobe City

Hyogo Prefecture, where 8８* foreign-affiliated companies are headquartered, provides the“6 Bests" in conjunction with the related organizations such as municipalities in theprefecture and Hyogo-Kobe Investment Support Center, while coordinating with JETRO Kobe
and other national agencies.
*Source: Foreign Companies Directory 2023 (Toyo Keizai Inc.)

English website is here
A wealth of human resources
Excellent transportation access
Provision of financial support

Click here for details

Support for companies that expand into the city

6 Bests

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AccessLivingStandards

SafetyFacilities
施 設Start-up
Services

優遇制
Incentives

Kobe City is perfect for doing business.

「Best Portal Zone」

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments

Nara＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.
Name of support systems

Challenge Fund
【Regional future investment promotion 】

Financingprogram

Challenge Fund
【Accommodation facility development frame】

Start-up capital【Accommodation slots】

Subsidy
programTax cuts

Contents

Period of application

limit amount

Based on the Regional Future Investment Promotion Law, small and mediumsized enterprises can obtain the necessary funds for projects conducted inaccordance with the "Regional Economic Driving Business Plan" approved by
the Governor.
（Guarantee fee: 0.00% （prefecture bears the full amount）, interest rate:interest rate prescribed by financial institutions)）[Equipment funds] Within 15
years（Of which, the deferment
period is within 1 year）[Working capital]
Within 7 years（Of which, the deferment
period is within 1 year）

Maximum JPY ¥280 million（Secured JPY ¥200 million,
unsecured JPY ¥80 million）* Separate from ordinary guarantee

A loan program available to those who are planning to open a lodging facility
in the prefecture or expand or renovate an existing lodging facility in theprefecture and whose business plan has been approved by the governor.
（Guarantee fee: 0-0.9% , interest rate:1.75%(*The prefecture will subsidize
interest up to 2% for five years from the date of loan execution))[Equipment funds] Within 20
years（Of which, the deferment
period is within 1 year）[Working capital]
Within 10 years（Of which, the deferment
period is within 1 year）

Maximum JPY ¥280 million

A loan program available to those who are planning to start a lodging facility inthe prefecture and have their business plan approved by the governor.
（Guarantee fee: 0.00% （prefecture bears the full amount）, interest rate:
0.00% % （prefecture bears the full amount）)[Equipment funds/Working
capital]Within 7 years（Of which, the deferment
period is within 1 year）

Maximum JPY ¥15 million

Subsidy for corporate advancement businesspromotion

Subsidies are provided to companies that set up factories, research institutes,
or specific logistics facilities within the prefecture, or relocate their head
office functions.

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JPY ¥1 billion

Data Center Location Promotion Subsidy

Subsidies provided to companies that set up data centers－

JPY ¥200 million

Local base strengthening promotion subsidy

Subsidies will be provided to companies that make investments due to therelocation of head office functions from outside the prefecture and the
expansion of head office functions within the prefecture.

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JPY ¥100 million

Accommodation Facility Location Promotion
Subsidy

Subsidies are provided to businesses that build or renovate inns and hotels
within the prefecture.

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JPY ¥100 million（The average guest room area is 20
m2 or more and there are 100 or more
guest rooms:JPY ¥200 million）

Real estate acquisition tax, corporate
enterprise tax exemption measures

Real estate acquisition tax exemption, corporate enterprise tax reduction measures （three-quarters usual rate, three years）

Message from Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture, an ideal area for business locations
Generous incentive system / Comfortable and convenient transportation network /Affordable land prices
We support companies in establishing new offices and expanding operations!

Please see here for Nara Prefecture's support measures!

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Examples of incentives offered by local governments

Wakayama＊Please contact the local government for details on various support systems.
Name of support systems

Financingprogram

Wakayama Prefecture Corporate Advancement
Promotion Fund Loan System

Period ofapplication

Contents

limit amountLow interest loan to companies advancing in the prefecture and employing
citizens of the prefecture （interest rate: long-term prime rate x 3/4%）

Within 10 years

JPY ¥200 million

Granted to companies that build the designated facilities in the prefectureand employ citizens of the prefecture

3 years

Up to JPY ¥1 billion for 100 or more
employees

Granted up to 10% of the amount of fixed assets invested to designated1 yearUp to JPY ¥9 billion for 1,000 or
more employees

Incentive system （employment incentive）
Subsidy
program
Incentive system （advancement incentive）

Tax cuts

Business tax, real estate acquisition tax, property tax,etc.

companies that employ citizens of the prefecture

Reduction of business tax, real estate acquisition tax, property tax, etc. for up to 3 years in the designated area

Message from Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture actively promotes efforts to attract companies in order to create new industries and employment
opportunities. We listen to the needs of companies and work together with them to quickly and carefully resolve any issues. If
you are interested in expanding your business into Wakayama Prefecture, please feel free to contact the Business Location
Division or the Wakayama Prefecture Tokyo Office.
We promise to provide all our support so that you will be glad to have chosen Wakayama Prefecture.

Click here for Wakayama Prefecture's support measures

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Housing Consultation Counter for Foreigners
訪及び在住外国

に対す 生

企

（一例）

Consultation counter for foreigners
A full range of consultation desks for general living support is available in each local
government, such as multilingual status of residence, labor / work, medical care,welfare, and education.
(Public interest incorporated foundation) Fukui
International Association
https://www.f-i-a.or.jp/en/

https://www.yolo-japan.co.jp/

Shiga Foreign Residents Information Center
https://www.s-i-a.or.jp/en/counsel(Public interest incorporated foundation) Kyoto
Prefectural International Center
https://www.kpic.or.jp/english.html(Public interest incorporated foundation) KYOTO
CITY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
https://www.kcif.or.jp/en(Public interest incorporated foundation) Osaka
Foundation of International Exchange
https://www.ofix.or.jp/english/(Public interest incorporated foundation)
International House, Osaka
https://www.ih-osaka.or.jp/english/(Public interest incorporated foundation) Hyogo
International Association
https://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/index.html(Public interest incorporated foundation) Kobe
International Community Center
https://www.kicc.jp/en

Nara Prefecture International Citizens Center
https://www.pref.nara.jp/65045.htm(Public interest incorporated foundation)
Wakayama International Exchange Center
https://wak-kokusai.jp/en/top_en/

Providing living information for people from overseas
Based on the decision by the Council for the Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment
in Japan, the JETRO website collects and provides living information on hospitals,
banks, cell phones, electricity and gas supply, and more.

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YOLO JAPAN CORPORATION「Living in Japan」
https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/setting_up/living.html「Investment Opportunities in Japan’s Regions」
https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/region/

YOLO JAPAN CORPORATION provides
one-stop services to provide total support
for foreigners living in Japan, and has
more than 270,000 registered members
from 226 countries and regions.
“YOLO BASE” a complex that opened in
Naniwa Ward, Osaka City in September
2019, features restaurants and event
spaces, and is a lively hub where peopleof various nationalities can interact,contributing to revitalizing the local area.

Dream Catcher Inc.
https://dreamcatcher.co.jp/

Dream Catcher Inc. is working to
improve the medical interpretation
environment to ensure the safety
and security of foreign visitors andresidents in Japan. Since
multilingual services at medical
institutions require specializedinterpreters, their subsidiary
provides services such as remote
medical interpretation, hospital
guidance, and medical interpreter
training. They are making efforts
to improve the medical
interpretation environment, aiming
to make it a safe and secure
infrastructure for foreign visitors
and residents in Japan.

Provided by Flower of Japan-Kansai (Hanayaka Kansai) Appeal-enhancing Award
https://www.kansai.meti.go.jp/3-1toukou/toukou_award_outline.html

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