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BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATORY PROCEDURES IN JAPAN

Licensing and regulatory application support for foreign-owned companies, Japanese subsidiaries and entrepreneurs operating regulated businesses in Japan.

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BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE LICENSES OR PERMITS

Business operations in Japan may require prior licensing, registration, notification or approval depending on the industry, business model and location. The following are examples of regulated business activities for which licensing or regulatory procedures may be required.

LPA Administrative Scrivener Corporation assists clients with identifying the applicable regulatory procedure, checking requirements, preparing application documents and coordinating with the relevant authorities.

In collaboration with LPA Foreign Law Corporation and LPA Law Office, we provide regulatory compliance review support for businesses operating in Japan. Our services include assessing the current compliance status of your business, identifying applicable regulatory requirements, and advising on the steps required to achieve and maintain compliance.

TRAVEL BUSINESS REGISTRATION

For companies planning to provide travel-related services in Japan, including travel operator, travel agent and travel service provision business models.

WASTE AND RECYCLING

For businesses involved in waste collection, transportation, treatment, recycling or reuse operations.

SECONDHAND DEALER LICENSE

For businesses buying, selling, exporting or otherwise handling secondhand goods in Japan, including online and cross-border business models.

PUBLIC TENDER PARTICIPATION

For companies seeking to participate in Japanese government, local authority or public-sector tenders.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

For companies carrying out construction work in Japan, depending on the type, scale and value of construction work.

FEFTA PROCEDURES

For foreign investment or business activities that may require prior notification or reporting under Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

LOGISTICS AND FORWARDING

For businesses involved in freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing or transport-related services.

PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL DEVICES AND COSMETICS

For businesses importing, manufacturing, selling or distributing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics or quasi-drugs in Japan.

OTHER REGULATED BUSINESSES

For other business models requiring licensing, registration, notification or approval under Japanese laws and regulations.

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