resources – OIH-startupecosystem

Resources

Osaka has a host of organizations ready to help businesses with company registration, IP, and HR support. From investment agencies to legal and HR services, these resources provide expert guidance for those navigating the local business landscape.

Setting up your Business

Osaka Landing Pad

Osaka Landing Pad supports international startups with market entry through consultation, business matching, and PoC facilitation, helping them establish a presence in Japan.

https://osakalandingpad.com

IBPC Osaka (International Business Promotion Center Osaka)

Offers end-to-end assistance with company registration, business setup, and location-specific insights.

https://www.investosaka.jp/

Global Financial City Osaka

Aims to position Osaka as a leading international financial hub by offering resources and initiatives related to financial infrastructure and business setup.

https://global-financial-city-osaka.jp

O-BIC (Osaka Business and Investment Center)

Offers end-to-end assistance with company registration, business setup, and location-specific insights.

https://o-bic.net/e/partner/

Invest Osaka

Offers end-to-end assistance with company registration, business setup, and location-specific insights. They also offer information on tax incentives and a comprehensive FAQ for procedures related to business establishment in Osaka.

https://www.investosaka.jp/

Legal Advisory Support

Expert support for company registration, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance in Osaka.

Regulatory

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has long provided various resources for foreign businesses interested in foreign direct investment in Japan.

The file in the link below, “Laws & Regulations on Setting up Business in Japan, is a comprehensive document providing information on laws, regulations and procedures on registration of incorporation, visas, taxes, human resource management, and trademark protection systems.

jetro.go.jp

The National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT) is a Japanese organization under the supervision of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) that provides a range of services related to intellectual property (IP). These services include:

• IP Right Information Services
• Consultancy and Advisory Services
• Open Innovation Support Services
• Training Services regarding Japanese Intellectual Property (IP) policy

inpit.go.jp

Human Resources

The Osaka Bar Association (OBA) is a professional organization of attorneys based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to providing a wide range of legal services to the public. Relevant services include:

• Legal consultation for foreign nationals
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Support Center

osakaben.or.jp

Human Resources

Kansai National Strategic Special Zone Employment Consultation Center (KECC) offers free consultations and seminars on Japanese labor laws for startups, overseas companies, and employees in Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto. Services include expert advice from lawyers and public consultants on employment regulations, labor contracts, and social insurance. Consultations are available in multiple languages via in-person visits, phone, or email. The center aims to prevent labor disputes and facilitate smooth business operations.

kecc.mhlw.go.jp