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FAQ

I want to know what steps to take to get a business permit.

Representative example: Starting a restaurant in Tokyo
Reference data: Manufactured Imports and Investment Promotion Organization's (MIPRO's) "Guidebook for Starting a Business in Japan: Restaurants"

Prior Consultation	Confer with the officer responsible for food hygiene at the public health center that has jurisdiction over your restaurant. ＜Points＞ ◇ Prepare the restaurant floor plan. ◇ Delegate a food hygiene manager. ◇ Find out whether or not you need to do a water quality analysis.
Presentation of Documents	Present the following documents 10 days before the restaurant is scheduled for completion. You also need to arrange for an inspection. ◇ Business permit application. ◇ Summary of equipment, fittings and furniture, and placement map for equipment and furniture. ◇ A copy of the company register (only for corporations）. ◇ Certificate of water quality (if you plan to use a water tank or water well). ◇ Proof of food hygiene manager's qualification (e.g., certificate). Pay the registration fee (in Tokyo, 18,300 yen as of April 1, 2007）.
Facility Inspection	Undergo inspection. If there are any problems, make the necessary improvements and arrange for reinspection.
Issue of Business Permit	If you meet the required standards, you will be issued a business permit in one week.
Start Your Restaurant	Post the nameplate of the food hygiene manager in an easy-to-see location.

※Please note that different steps will be required for other types of businesses.