The Business Development Center TOKYO is a one-stop organization set up to support business expansion in Tokyo.
We also provide business connection support and professional consulting for foreign companies starting business in the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters.
Who do we support?
Foreign companies and entrepreneurs already operating or considering setting up a business base in Tokyo
Information on Support Desks
We offer general business consulting services to support business expansion, including consultation services and advice to help expatriate employees and their families lead a comfortable life in Tokyo. Our bilingual staff have broad international business experience, and provide counseling sessions person-to-person, via e-mail, or over the phone.
From establishing a company to developing sales channels, we provide support for you to navigate administrative procedures, as well as consulting and other services. We can introduce professional service providers who understand the needs of your business.
Business Development (Consulting/Business Support)
Business Development (Consulting/Business Support)
When foreign companies are looking to expand into the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters, by drawing on a wealth of international business experience, the bilingual consultants of the Business Development Center TOKYO provide high-quality information, strategic business consulting and business support, etc. This service is tailor-made to meet individual needs and is offered free-of-charge.
External and internal environmental assessments that contribute to business-model and plan development when expanding into the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
Definition and construction of business domains and provided value
Organization of concrete product and service concepts
Identification of necessary resources
Development of business strategies
Assessment of business feasibility
Search of joint ventures, partners and customers, etc.
Review of capitalization and capital strategy
Recruitment and personnel management of skilled linguists and engineers, salespeople, management, etc.
Risk management
Advice on branding and public relations strategies
About Our Business Matching Support Service
In accordance with the wishes of foreign companies, the Business Development Center TOKYO supports domestic sales-channel development and business-partner discovery, etc. Through individual matching with trading companies that can contribute to sales-channel development and sales growth, and also through matching with business partners such as manufacturers, joint ventures and technology partners, and also specialists, etc., the Business Development Center TOKYO supports the development of business networks by foreign companies.
Offering a Wide Range of Administrative Support Services
Besides giving guidance to international companies on administrative procedures required to do business in Japan, focusing on Tokyo, we also provide practical advice on administrative matters; for example, how to prepare and present documents for various administrative procedures, including applications for grants.
Specialist Introductions
In addition to introducing lawyers, judicial scriveners, administrative scriveners, CPA's and tax attorneys whose services are tailored to meet specific needs, at the Business Development Center TOKYO, we both organize meetings for foreign companies and accompany them during face-to-face consultations.
Furthermore, foreign companies are also able to receive ongoing business support after their expansion to Tokyo.
Company Establishment and Registration
Introductions to lawyers, judicial scriveners, tax attorneys, certified public accountants
Provision of information regarding taxation-related notification procedures, etc.
Introductions to major banks who can conduct business dealings in English
Labor Consultions and Human Resources
Introductions to certified social insurance labor consultants
Support with recruitment of human resources
Provision of information regarding social insurance nootifications
Status of Residence Applications and Visa Applications
Introductions to lawyers, administrative scriveners
Provision of information regarding visas
An off-the-shelf approach is not adopted when making professional introductions. Rather, based on specific industry and content considerations, while obviously noting specialists' competency in foreign languages, the Business Development Center TOKYO introduces the best-qualified candidates in each instance. These are people drawn from famous firms and private chambers, etc., and they possess both extensive experience and a solid track record in matters such as international law, venture business law, technology and intellectual property law, etc.
We provide foreign financial companies considering the establishment of business in Tokyo with comprehensive consulting and support in the joint consultation service with the Financial Services Agency. The 'Financial Desk Consultant' hear what the foreign financial companies would like to discuss, and according to the contents, introduce them to financial experts and others.
Business Development Center Tokyo・Hong Kong Office
To attract foreign companies, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set up a new office of "Business Development Center Tokyo" in Hong Kong, an international financial and economic metropolis where many foreign companies are concentrated in Asia.
We will be providing a one-stop service for foreigners who are considering starting up businesses in Tokyo. Staff members proficient in English support various inquiries on the fundraising that are available during the start-up phase. The support for completing the necessary procedures for the fundraising is also available.
Besides offering general day-to-day living information to expatriate employees of foreign companies and their families posted to Tokyo, we respond to individual inquiries. We can help guide you through administrative procedures, as well as introduce hospitals with multilingual staff and international schools.
Living Support
We provide the following services upon request to support.
Provision of information, advice, and guidance
By gathering useful information on life in Tokyo, we can provide advice and respond to individual inquiries.
Information on hospitals, schools, and day-care centers that are multi-language capable
Information on providers of translation and interpreting services
Information on transportation within Japan, and more
Community Assistance
Community Assistance
Assistance in creating events for families
Introductions to expatriate communities in Japan, and more
Provision of the Latest News
For the latest news on support available to your company as it establishes a presence in Tokyo, and useful help on business and personal life in Japan, check the Information page on this website, or follow us on LinkedIn and other leading social media sites.
