Japan Business Portal




	A comprehensive set of services is available at affordable rates for companies aspiring to do business or to make investments in Japan: 1. Initial Contact ($150-) If you have already completed your market research and know the companies you wish to do business with, JBP can identify the contact person in those companies, make initial contacts on your behalf and/or set up appointments if you plan to be in Japan. (If you wish to have your English, Chinese or Korean message translated into Japanese or vice versa, please refer to the "Online Translation" page). To apply for this service, please complete the Company Contact Application Form and send it to info@japanbusinessportal.com. If approved, JBP will provide you with a cost estimate. 2. Visit Support ($250-: up to 4 hours, $350-: up to 8 hours, + actual expenses) If an appointment has already been set up and you need general and/or language assistance, JBP can arrange for a coordinator or interpreter to accompany you to the meeting. A coordinator is an industry or business expert who can assist you in negotiating effectively with potential clients. An interpreter is a language expert whose sole task is to serve as interpreter. To request this service, please complete the application form Visit Support Application Form and send it to info@japanbusinessportal.com. Confirmation will be sent to you by return e-mail. 3. Market Research ($550-) If you are still at an early stage of planning an entry to the Japanese market, JBP's Market Entry Adviser will provide you with essential information and analysis to assist you in your decision-making. The areas to be covered will depend on your specific needs and prevailing conditions, and are likely to be drawn from the following: 1. Market Research - Country overview - Market size and characteristics - Regulatory / legislative requirements 2. Competitive Analysis - Major players - Technological developments - Price trends 3. Market Entry Strategies - Direct exporting - Use of agent / distributor - Franchise - Joint ventures and strategic alliances - Sales office and/or manufacturing operation 4. Identification of potential customers or an agent/distributor To apply for this service, please complete the application form Market Entry Application Form and send it to info@japanbusinessportal.com. If approved, JBP will provide you with a project estimate. 4. Sales Rep Service (Initial and out-of-pocket expenses + 5-20% of sales) JBP's Market Entry Adviser will carry out sales & marketing in your name and manage the entire process from proposal to contract. You will need to provide all relevant product specifications, samples, brochures, etc. Successful negotiations will result in a sales contract to be signed by your company and the buyer. All subsequent matters, including shipment, product receipt / inspection, quality assurance, billing and collection, will be organized by supplier and client. (JBP does not act as importer/exporter or sign a contract in its name.) To apply for this service, please complete the application form Market Entry Application Form and send it to info@japanbusinessportal.com. Those who have already received Market Research Support do not need to resubmit the form or pay the research fee but should send the request to info@japanbusinessportal.com. 5. Agent/Distributor Selection ($550-) If you decide to use an agent/distributor for strategic or regulatory reasons, JBP can select, approach and/or negotiate terms with candidates on your behalf. To apply for this service, please complete the application form Market Entry Application Form and send it to info@japanbusinessportal.com. Those who have already received Market Research Support do not need to resubmit the form but should send the request to info@japanbusinessportal.com. 6. Location Support JBP offers the following services to companies wishing to locate in Japan: 1) Location advice (e.g. industry cluster) 2) Registration and other legal procedures 3) Negotiations for government subsidies 4) Temporary office / hot desk To apply for these services, please complete the application form Location Support Application Form and send it to: info@japanbusinessportal.com. 7. M&A Advisory ($700 monthly retention fee + hourly charge) Companies planning an acquisition in Japan can receive support from JBP's corporate finance experts. To apply for this service, please send details of the project and the support you require with your contact information to: info@japanbusinessportal.com.