Title "Government support programs for small/medium enterprises in Japan" provides an overview of available support for businesses, including non-Japanese nationals.
Here is a summary of the key points:
Kazuhiko Segawa, a certified management consultant, explains that Japanese government support programs are available to small and medium enterprises, and nationality does not matter .
A case study is used, focusing on a Tokyo startup loan program for a business owner with two companies. One company operates three Chinese restaurants and franchises for indoor golf, while the other is a startup focused on franchising a Mabo Tofu restaurant .
Eligibility for the Tokyo programs requires the applicant to have an office or home in Tokyo .
Applicants must also possess the necessary business licenses, be up to date on tax payments, and have no association with criminal groups .
For startups, applicants must have a concrete business plan or have been established for less than five years .
The maximum loan amount for the Tokyo startup program is 35 million yen .
The speaker offers business support services, including needs assessments and assistance with applications for a fee .
The success fee for government-backed loans is 3% to 5% of the loan amount .
For subsidy programs, the fee is a minimum of 100,000 yen or 10% of the subsidy amount .
