Subsidies and Support in Nationwide

Conditions: Requires regional financial institution loan (generally uncollateralized) equal to or exceeding subsidy. Land acquisition not eligible. Apply through municipality (municipality applies to MIC)

Conditions: Small businesses (commerce/services ≤5 employees, lodging/entertainment/manufacturing ≤20). Requires support plan from Chamber of Commerce. Real estate acquisition not eligible

Conditions: SMEs, etc. Plan must achieve annual average 4.0%+ added value, 3.5%+ wage increase (repayment if unmet). 2/3 rate with minimum wage increase special provision

Conditions: Revenue ¥1B–¥10B, investment ¥100M+, public "¥10B Declaration" required. Land cost and demolition not eligible

Conditions: Within 5 years of startup or planning to start within fiscal year, main office in city. Work/payments before approval not eligible

Conditions: Corporate attraction to town. Supporting telework and new work styles. Lodging businesses or Community Partner Companies

Conditions: New business startup or succession of existing business within the town. Store acquisition/renovation costs may be eligible.

Conditions: Business operators engaging in entrepreneurship, business succession, or second founding within the town. Eligible industries: manufacturing, information and communications, wholesale, retail, lodging, food service, lifestyle services, entertainment, 6th industrialization. Must continue for 5+ years from completion

Conditions: Starting business in town, specific requirements for eligible expenses

Conditions: Corporation with HQ outside city. 1+ migrant from outside city. Expected to continue 3+ years. Excludes businesses under Adult Entertainment Law

Conditions: Individuals or corporations starting businesses in city. Business conducted before application. Expected to continue 3+ years

Conditions: Must obtain Ibaraki Governor's certification for Specified Business Facility Development Plan. Facility in use within 2 years of certification. Employ local workers

Conditions: Manufacturing, transport, ICT industries. New establishments: fixed assets ¥150M+, building acquisition ¥50M+

Conditions: City resident 3+ years. Individual starting business in city. Within 3 years of start-up. Applicant age 20+. No delinquent municipal taxes

Conditions: SMEs or sole proprietors. Business conducted in city. No reapplication for same business within 3 years

Conditions: For out-of-prefecture companies. 2+ years operation; designated industries including information services. Prior consultation required

Conditions: For vacant storefronts in commercial/neighborhood commercial zones. Local contractors only. Prior consultation required

Conditions: Planning to start business within fiscal year or within 5 years of start-up. Must receive financing of 1/2+ of total project cost from financial institutions in city

Conditions: Small business operators succeeding business in town. Chamber of Commerce members. No tax arrears. Must register residence within 6 months of succession.

Conditions: Small business operators starting new business in town. Must create business plan with guidance from Chamber of Commerce. No tax arrears. Must register residence within 6 months of startup.

Conditions: Migrants from outside prefecture or prospective migrants. Must employ at least one person under 40 within 1 week of opening

Conditions: Operators of specific business types (restaurants, etc.); eligible expenses ¥500K or more

Conditions: New entrepreneurs, second-time founders, new business entrants; eligible expenses ¥500K or more; support by certified support organization

Conditions: Starting business in the city. Under 65 years old. Subsidy rate up to 2/3, max ¥1M

Conditions: Sole proprietors residing in the city 1+ year or corporations with business locations in the city

Conditions: Property vacant for 1+ years. New business startup. Renovation costs of ¥500K+ eligible

Conditions: Apply within 1 year of startup. Proof of receiving Specified Startup Support required

Conditions: Small/medium enterprises or sole proprietors in city. Covers facility and equipment renovation.

Conditions: Plan to continue business 3+ years. Subject to refund if closed within 3 years of opening. Resident registration in city or small/medium enterprise.

Conditions: Both individuals and corporations eligible, continue business 5 years after subsidy. Management company commission (up to ¥20K/month) and registration costs (up to ¥50K) subsidy also available

Conditions: 3+ years in business. Received business plan support from Chamber of Commerce. Within 2 years before/after succession.

Conditions: Development bases or headquarters of software businesses, etc. Apply for designation 30 days before opening. Relaxed requirements outside designated cities & core cities

Conditions: Business start-up in Kyoto Prefecture Migration Promotion Special Zone. Granted via municipalities. Within budget limits

Conditions: Entrepreneurship within Agricultural/Fishing Village Relocation Promotion Special Zone. For migrants within 3 years of relocation

Conditions: For those newly opening commercial/industrial business in Akiya Bank registered property. Prior review required.

Conditions: For those newly opening commercial/industrial business in town. 1/4 subsidy (up to ¥500K) when ordering from local businesses and employing 1+ local resident.

Conditions: Manufacturing, etc.: new fixed assets ¥20M+, 10+ new hires. Expansion: ¥10M+, 5+ new hires. Satellite offices must start operations within 3 years of location agreement

Conditions: Operating in city for 1+ year. Self-operated store. No violation of related laws. No delinquent municipal taxes.

Conditions: Company headquartered outside city opening new office. 1+ full-time employee stationed. 3+ years operation

Conditions: 5+ regular employees (2+ for SMEs), first location in Hiroshima metropolitan area or large-scale employment

Conditions: Targets manufacturing, agricultural/forestry/fishery product sales, hotel business, information services in former Ayakami Town area.

Conditions: For those starting new businesses in town. Projects contributing to job creation and settlement promotion.

Conditions: Corporation with head office outside prefecture or migrant sole proprietor. 1+ target migrant. Use 50%+ of akiya floor area as business office for 3+ years.

Conditions: Corporate or individual business operator. Akiya Bank registered property. Post-renovation seismic compliance. Plan to use as business premises for 3+ years

Conditions: New store opening in central commercial district. Construction costs ¥200K or more. Prior consultation required

Conditions: Corporations or sole proprietors starting businesses in the city. Prior consultation with Chamber of Commerce required

Conditions: Individuals starting business in city, corporations relocating from outside. Prior consultation required. Decision by business plan review.

Conditions: Those planning to start businesses in town (fiscal 2025 eligible)

Conditions: Companies opening offices. Covers renovation, equipment purchase, and communication line installation costs.

Conditions: Small and medium enterprises implementing store renovations to improve customer attraction. Must contract with local businesses

Conditions: Small business operators, city resident or planned relocation, within 3 years of opening, covers construction contract costs for store renovation

Conditions: Establish new office in city, increase regular employment by 5+ within 1 year (2+ from city). Prefectural approval required

Conditions: New retail/food service/service business. Operate 2+ years continuously, 4+ days/week, 5+ hours/day. Work started before approval not eligible

Conditions: Municipal taxes paid in full, pre-application construction ineligible, consult Satsuma PR Division 6+ months before implementation, national/prefectural subsidized expenses excluded

Conditions: Individuals/corporations establishing business premises in Akune City to start business. Chamber of Commerce support seminar attendance required

Conditions: New hires within 1 year of operation: 5+ local HQ, 10+ external HQ. Apply before construction; screening required

Conditions: Business operators newly operating commercial activities using vacant shops. Able to continue business for 1+ year. No overdue city taxes.

Conditions: No tax arrears. Management guidance from chamber of commerce required. For those starting new business in city

Conditions: Total project cost ¥500K+. Plan with 10%+ sales increase target. No tax arrears

Conditions: Open business/establish corporation within same fiscal year, business contributes to solving regional issues, construction before grant approval not eligible

Conditions: Small/medium enterprises receiving management guidance from Chamber of Commerce, etc., continue operating 1+ years after opening. Shop rent subsidy (¥40K/month × max 12 months) also available

Conditions: For those aiming to start a new business within the city

Conditions: Establish business location in town, start business within application year. Must show effects for town revitalization, job creation, economic improvement

Conditions: Individuals/corporations opening commercial facilities or offices in vacant shops/akiya in 13-district target areas (parts of Yasuzuka, Kakizaki, Miwa, etc.). Start business after grant approval

Conditions: Receive management guidance from startup support organization, reside in city by business start date. Property acquisition costs excluded. Payment by February 26, 2027

Conditions: IT companies without office in city. Employ city-resident full-time employees within 3 years of opening, expect to operate 3+ years continuously

Conditions: Receive grant approval from Niigata Industrial Creation Organization (NICO), open a business in town as representative, and reside in town

Conditions: 1+ employees, 1+ must be migrant/dual-resident. Continue business 3 years post-grant, generally contract local businesses. Retail/dining etc. ineligible

Conditions: Corporations/organizations making capital investments in town. Apply by August 31, 2026

Conditions: Projects starting April 1, 2026 or later. Advanced technology facilities and plant factories also eligible from FY2026.

Conditions: Those planning to start business or establish company between January 1, 2026 and March 12, 2027. Headquarters/main office in city.

Conditions: Use as retail, dining, lodging, or tourism/exchange/training facilities. Open within 2 months of completion and continue 3+ years. Consult Takeshi Regional Development Division beforehand

Conditions: Opening in vacant stores/akiya within designated city areas. Application required before starting subsidy project

Conditions: Companies newly opening and operating IT business offices within Tsuwano Town.

Conditions: Opening or business succession plan within Tsuwano Town. Town-approved business types. Consultation with Chamber of Commerce required.

Conditions: Retail, food service, or service business, vacant store (unused for 3+ months), ground floor, no municipal tax arrears, Chamber of Commerce guidance required.

Conditions: Chamber of Commerce membership, vacant store unoccupied for 1+ month, business start within 3 months

Conditions: Vacant store/house utilization, startup/second startup, bonus for Urban Function Promotion Area

Conditions: Relocating or establishing headquarters in city, utilizing vacant building, no current business office in city, etc.

Conditions: Business with headquarters outside the city. 1+ years since incorporation. No municipal tax arrears. Intent to continue operations in city.

Conditions: Small/medium enterprise or sole proprietor, no municipal tax arrears, Chamber of Commerce member

Conditions: No tax arrears, permits obtained, chamber of commerce member, shopping district member.

Conditions: New office/expansion in city office building, eligible industry (IT-related, etc.), 3+ new hires

Conditions: New office opened in city, continuing 3+ years, 3+ persons employed regularly. Apply before construction for renovation subsidy

Conditions: For those planning to start business in city. No municipal tax arrears. Akiya for renovation must be 20+ years old and unused 6+ months

Conditions: Individual proprietors or corporations newly starting business with base of operations in town

Conditions: For SMEs within city. Local transaction model requires ordering from specialized contractors with head office/business location in city.

Conditions: Starting a business in the city and planning to reside. If already started, within 2 years of start date

Conditions: Newly opening individuals/small/medium enterprises, reside in city, join Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood association, conduct community contribution activities. Ends when budget exhausted

Conditions: Corporations/business operators starting new business in town or within 3 years of startup

Conditions: For those starting a business in the city. Capital investment, renovation, development costs and other startup expenses eligible

Conditions: ≤20 regular employees, Chamber of Commerce membership, operating ≥6 months. Opening via leasing municipal land/buildings ineligible

Conditions: For those intending to start a new business or succeed to management resources of existing business. Pre-startup eligible

Conditions: See official guidelines for details. New building construction eligible.

Conditions: For entrepreneurs, SMEs, and sole proprietors newly starting restaurants etc. in town. Vacant houses, vacant stores, and new construction eligible.

Conditions: Continue business for 5+ years

Conditions: Recommendation from Wakkanai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, qualified entrepreneur with approved startup financing, operating approx. 5 days/week. Once per enterprise lifetime

Conditions: Project cost ¥1M+, representative resides in town, business continuation 3+ years, chamber of commerce member. Contracts/construction before grant approval ineligible

Conditions: Town residents, no delinquent town taxes, 50% or more of subsidized expenses purchased from town businesses