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Business Licenses
Some business are required to get business licenses from Japanese authorities before starting business.
Preparing documents, facility, human resources and etc. is required to be made for the criteria.
For more details, please inquire.
Here is frequently inquired business fields and authorities in charge.
Major Business Licenses and Pemissions
| Business Activities | Procedure you need |
Authorities you apply for (decesion maker/ palce to submit) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants, Cofes, bars | Permission | Prefectural Governor/Public Health Centers |
| Import and Sales of Liquor/Alcohol |
License | Head of Taxation Office /Local Taxation Offices |
| Barber, Hairdressing | Permission | Prefectural Governor/Public Health Centers |
| Confectionery | Permission | Prefectural Governor/Public Health Centers |
| Travel Agent | Registration | The Minister of Transport/Transport Bureau |
| Antiquary, Secondhand Dealers (including auctions) |
Permission | The Public Safety Commission/Local Police Stations |
| Wholesale/Import of Cosmetics/medical products | License | Prefectural Governor/Pharmaceutical administration |
| Temp., Human Resource Agent | Permission | Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare/Local Employment Security Offices(Hello-Work) |
| Real Estates | License | Prefectural Governor/Prefectural Offices |
In order to obtain these licences or permissions, it is necessary to satisfy certain conditions and provide various documents in Japanese.
FAQ
1. I like to open a restaurant. What should I do?
Business permit (Eigyo Kyoka) under the Food Sanitation Act is required to open a restaurant. Consult with Public Health Center (Hoken-jyo) in the place a resturant you will open is located.
2. Do I have to obtain a business permit to sell lunch boxes?
Yes.
Other businesses, such as confectionaries and meat sellers are required to hold a business permit. If you plan to make or sell foodstuffs, please consult with one of the Hoken-jo (Public Health Centers) nearby.
3.Can I sell sandwiches in my car?
Yes, on the condition that the car has refrigeration equipment. However, the requirements are different for vehicles and fixed establishments. With regard to making sandwiches inside a vehicle, you are not allowed to make foodstuffs that do not undergo a final heating process.
Ask for more information on menu and processing regulations.
4 . How long does it take to actually receive the food business permit after applying?
It takes about two weeks if there are no particular problems.
5. I plan to open another resturant in different Prefecture. Is it valid for an new resturant that a food business permit I have received in previous Prefecture ?
The food business permit is valid for the facility for which you have applied. If you would like to do business at an establishment located in another Prefecture, you are required to obtain a permit issued by that Prefecture's Hoken-jo (Public Health Center).
6. I would like to relocate my restaurant. Is the food business permit I own now valid?
No.
The food business permit is only valid for the current facility. You are required to obtain a business permit for the relocated restaurant facility. In addition, you are required to submit an abolishment of the permit for the former facility.
7 . I took over a facility that already has a food business permit. Can I do business using the former owner's permit?
Using the former owner's permit is not allowed. You must obtain a business permit in your own name.
In addition, the former owner should go through the necessary procedures to abolish the former permit.
8. How long is the food business permit valid?
For five years.
9. How much is the processing fee to apply for a food business permit when opening a restaurant?
The application fee for running a restaurant is 16,000 yen.
The processing fee varies according to business type. Contact the Hoken-jo (Public Health Center) beforehand.
For the above-mentioned procedures, various documents in Japanese need to be submitted to Japanese authorities.
Let us help your business to start smoothly.
