Why not invest in Hokkaido!! - Hokkaido's charm, characteristics, and how to set up a base.

The brand image of Hokkaido is “food” and “tourism”. Food and tourism are the charms and characteristics of Hokkaido. To expand these services, companies from Hong Kong and Singapore have established subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices in Hokkaido. They are expanding their business in their home countries and other parts of Asia.
In the future, data centres that reflect the IT era and healthcare businesses centered in Sapporo City are also expected to flourish.

The procedures for establishing a base in Hokkaido are the same as those for other regions in Japan (Tokyo, Okinawa, etc.).
Depending on whether the business has already started or whether you are aiming to prepare for opening within the next few years, whether you will create a limited liability company (KK GK) or start as a representative office will change.

Like other local governments, Hokkaido may provide subsidies (Grant) for specific industries (types of business) as part of its corporate promotion policy. Finding a region that matches the company's business with such subsidies is difficult.
If a foreign company wants to develop business in Hokkaido, first consult with the JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) office in your home country. If the JETRO overseas office communicates with JETRO Hokkaido and it becomes a project to attract foreign investment, there is a high possibility that it will be connected to a local government (Sapporo City, etc.) that matches the industry and subsidies of municipalities in Hokkaido.
　　　
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Of course, at our office, we can consult with you about how your company can expand into Hokkaido in order to realise the optimal taxation in your country and Japan. In addition, we can also support intermediation and contact with the JETRO office at each base. Please feel free to contact us.