National Government Support
The Japanese government sets up INVEST JAPAN offices in relevant ministries and agencies to serve as single contact points for foreign business people seeking information or help in setting up business in Japan. The offices are also located in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), its regional bureaus and in the Department of Economy, Trade and Industry within the Okinawa General Bureau.
To promote FDI in Japan, the Japanese government established "Invest Japan Business Support Centers (IBSCs)" within JETRO to serve as one-stop centers for support and information on investment. The IBSCs provide various information on investment procedures to foreign businesses setting up an operation in Japan.
In addition, relevant ministries and agencies operate single contact points called "Invest Japan Offices"
, which can assist you in or direct you to the division (within a given ministry/agency) in charge of a particular procedure.
Through the Invest Japan Offices, you can:
- Request information on investment opportunities in Japan.
- Learn about procedures for obtaining business permits/licenses.
- Make inquiries on the status of no-action letter system submissions
- Find information on other matters related to doing business in Japan.
INVEST JAPAN Offices : Contact Information
Please use linked forms below to contact ministries/agencies.
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If you are not sure which ministry or agency to contact, or if you do not receive a response to your inquiry within 10 business days, please contact the Invest Japan Office within the Cabinet Office or JETRO IBSC.
| Offices | Details | Inquiry form |
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Inquiry form
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Cabinet Office
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Information on Expert Committee on FDI Promotion, etc. Can redirect inquiries to relevant ministry(s) / agency(s). |
Inquiry form: (61KB)Word  (25KB)
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
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National administrative organization; civil servant system; local administration, tax and finance; election system; fire/disaster prevention; information and communications; postal services, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (25KB)
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Japan Fair Trade Commission
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Information concerning the Anti-monopoly Act; Sub-contract Act and Premiums and Representations Act |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Justice
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Japanese legal system; entry visa procedures and resident status, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Responsible for promotion of dialogue with foreign countries on economic relationships; can provide visa information, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Finance
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Procedures concerning inward FDI under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act; taxation of foreign investments, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Responsible for the promotion of education, culture, sports, science and technology. |
Inquiry form:(72KB) Word (25KB)
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Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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Labor and employment; social security; pension; health insurance, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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Responsible for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food manufacturing, wholesale and retail, fertilizer and agricultural chemical industries, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Responsible for invigoration of corporate activities and regional economies; development/maintenance of favorable external economic relations; securing of stable/efficient supply of mineral resources and energy, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
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Responsible for comprehensive and systematic development/use/maintenance of national land; consistent development of social infrastructure; development of traffic policies, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Ministry of the Environment
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Responsible for the planning/promotion of environmental control policies covering waste, pollution and recycling, etc. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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Financial Services Agency
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Responsible for planning and policymaking of financial systems; strict inspection and supervision of private financial institutions and monitoring of securities transactions. |
Inquiry form:(61KB) Word (26KB)
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INVEST JAPAN Offices in regional METI bureaus
To further facilitate foreign direct investment in Japan's regions, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry set-up Invest Japan Offices in each of its regional bureaus will open and in the Okinawa General Bureau of the Department of Economy, Trade and Industry. The offices, which opened in July 2004, provide a wealth of information and support to foreign businesses and investors interested in investing in these regions.
Invest Japan Hotline
JETRO supports foreign companies by arranging meetings with officials of regulatory agencies if needed. Please check the Invest Japan Hotline page for further information.
Ministries in action
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is now taking a variety of measures to promote foreign direct investment in Japan. |
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Financial Services Agency
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International Financial Center Initiatives - expanding Japan's role as an international financial center |
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Ministry of Justice
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Expanding the Japanese Law Translation Database System that provides English translation of Japanese laws and regulations |
