Support Services at the IBSC

In addition to the no-cost office facilities, the experienced staff at the IBSC will help you reach your business goals. JETRO provides the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with industry advisors at no cost to you. Below are the services available to you at the IBSC.

Goal: Setting up a Japan office

Clients considering setting up their Japan office have access to all the services necessary to quickly and cost-effectively begin operations. No-cost services available to clients include:

• Personalized consulting services in both the U.S. and Japan
• Access to corporate management advisors in all necessary fields
• Cost simulations and feasibility studies
• Use of meeting space and exhibition hall
• Introductions to Japanese government agencies
• Market Advisors for specific industry sectors

Specific knowledge on:

• Annual compensation rates (PDF)
• General doing business in Japan (PDF)
• Selecting appropriate type of incorporation (PDF)
• Registering your Japan office (PDF)
• Human resources & payroll tax administration (PDF)
• Intellectual property protection (PDF)
• Taxes in Japan (PDF)
• Social & labor insurance (PDF)
• Visas & work permits (PDF)

In addition to the free services listed above, the following services are available on a fee-basis (these tasks are outsourced):

• Monitoring research
• Listing candidates for clients and partners
• Setting up appointments with candidates for clients and partners
• Customized market reports