Details compiled from secondary sources and not yet checked against the official page. Part of Oak’s directory of Japanese business grants.
Before you apply
- The money is not up front. You pay for the whole project yourself. The grant reimburses a share of it (often half to two-thirds) after a completion report has been checked, typically 6 to 18 months after applying.
- Do not spend before approval. Costs ordered, contracted or paid before the official grant decision (交付決定) are usually not eligible.
- Competitive and strict. Business plans are scored against other applicants and many are rejected. Eligibility rules on company size, ownership and tax compliance are applied to the letter.
- Obligations continue after payment. Reports for up to five years, inspections, and targets in your plan. Missing them can mean repaying part or all of the grant.
| Japanese name | 地方拠点強化税制 |
|---|---|
| Level | National (inward investment) · Nationwide |
| Administered by | Cabinet Office / prefectures |
| Type | tax/HQ relocation |
| Subsidy rate | tax credit/special depreciation |
| Who can apply | Companies relocating HQ functions out of Tokyo (plan certified by Mar 31 2028) |
| Support organisation | Prefecture certification |
| How to apply | No |
| Rounds and deadlines | Certification by 2028-03-31 |
| Adoption rate | n/a |
Can a foreign-owned company apply?
Open to foreign-affiliated KK
Points to note
Acquisition at least 38M (SME 19M)
Grant rules, amounts and deadlines change every round. Always work from the current application guidelines (公募要領) on the official page. This page is general information, not advice on your eligibility.
How Oak can help
Part of this programme involves a specialist profession (patent attorney or tax accountant). We can check your eligibility, handle the administrative side and coordinate with the right specialist.