JETRO Invest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC)

JETRO IBSC Osaka offers a one-stop service to foreign-affiliated companies inside and outside Japan, supporting them to start business in the Kansai area. We provide comprehensive and individually tailored support from establishing a base to expanding business in Japan. Our consultation is available both in Japanese and English.

SERVICES  Temporary Offices IBSC Osaka is offering free, temporary space for foreign companies which plan to establish permanent bases in the Kansai area. Located in the center of Osaka within easy access throughout Kansai, IBSC gives advantage of meeting with business partners and registering your new office conveniently.

Tenancy period: 50 business days *can be extended as required; up to 100 business days Open hours & days: 9:00am–7:00pm, Monday–Friday (closed on holidays) Tenancy fee: Free (A security deposit and communication fee are not included) Number of offices: 5 rooms Equipment in office: Desk, chairs, telephone & fax, Internet connection, cabinet, shredder Common facilities Printer, copy machine, scanner, computer, audio conferencing system

 Conference Rooms IBSC has 3 conference rooms available for free of charge, making it more convenient for you to have meetings with business partners.

 Business Library The JETRO Business Library Osaka boasts approximately 150,000 publications and commercial databases devoted to international business. Visitors have free access to a wide range of collection including statistics, laws and regulations, and Japanese business directories by industrial category. In addition, the Library holds useful materials categorized by country as well as foreign journals and newspapers, which are useful

for building strategies to start overseas business based in Kansai.

 Consultation Services Company establishment, residence status and visa IBSC users can receive free consultation from experts such as judicial scriveners (company registration), administrative scriveners (residency and visa application), tax accountants (taxation), and labor and social security attorneys (human resource management). Upon request, JETRO will introduce these specialists who do the actual procedure of filing legal paperwork and applications on behalf of your company. Staff recruitment In collaboration with recruiting firms, JETRO will support you to find local staff such as a representative in Japan, marketing representatives, accountants, or engineers. We can also arrange interviews between you and candidates. Office locations & industrial sites JETRO can list properties that meet your needs using the network with real state agencies. In addition, local governments will help us provide you with industrial site information. Information on incentives & relevant laws Using the network with local and national governments, JETRO offers helpful information such as tax preference or subsidies, which you can make use of when establishing Japan office. We also help you identify licenses and laws to be required or applied when your company is entering the Japanese market. In order to further discuss the details, we are able to make meeting arrangements with national or local government officers. Others In addition, you can receive a wide range of consultation services related to the Japanese market, cost estimates, PR support, networking with business partners in Kansai, and business-related advice.

ACCESS

Nakanoshima-Mitsui Bldg. 5F, 3-3-3 , Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0005

 4 minutes walk from Exit 2, (Subway )  1 minute walk from Exit 4, (Keihan Nakanoshima Line)  8 minutes walk from Exit 6, (Subway )

CONTACT Invest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC), JETRO Osaka Phone: +81-6-6447-2309 Fax: +81-6-6447-2336 E-mail: [email protected] ※Please first contact your nearest JETRO office http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/jetro/worldwide/