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Overview of Hyogo-Kobe 1. An Overview of the Hyogo-Kobe Economy 2. Advantages of Opening Business in Hyogo-Kobe 3. The incentives for marketing 4. The Industry Support System of Hyogo-Kobe 5. The Foreign Firm Industry Ratio 6. Comparing Investment Environments Between Tokyo and Hyogo 7. The Living Environment Investment Preparations 8. Business Classifications 9. Opening a Liaison or Representative Office 10. Opening a Branch Office 11. The Process of Opening an Incorporated Company 12-1. Procedures for setting up Limited Liability Company 12-2. Establishing a limited (liability) company 12-3. What are the necessary procedures 13. Process of opening an account in a bank 14. Getting a Permit to Operate 15. Laws Involved
Direct Investment Procedures 1. Direct Investing/Capital Injection 2. The Procedures of Capital Tie-up with Japanese Companies 3. Definition of a Foreign Investor 4. Direct Investment Outline 5. Industry Area Incentives
Taxation 6. The Japanese Taxation System 7. Corporate Tax 8. Consumption Tax 9. Individual Income Tax 10. Tax on Capital Gain 11. Real Estate Tax 12. Overseas Income Remittance Tax 13. Outline of the latest regulatory revisions 14. Tax Payment
Employment 15. Japanese Employment System 16. Hiring new employees 17. Japanese National Holidays 18. Employment Social Security 19. Required documents relating to employment 20. Japanese Wage Range
Finance 21. Classifications of Financial Institutions in Japan 22. Lending for Foreign-Affiliated Firms 23. Borrowing From Financial Institutions 24. Japanese Stock Initial Public Offering
Location and Liaison Office Procedure 25. Notes and Requirements for Leasing Property 26. Transacting with Real-Estates Agent 27. VISA and Residence Qualifications 28. Foreign resident registration and Re-entry permit
Import and Export 1. The Japanese Trade Control System 2. Domestic Regulations on Exporting & Importing 3. Import Trade Regulations 4. The Japanese Tariff System 5. Trade-Related Government Agencies 6. Preparation for trading 7. Methods on Checking a Company's Credit 8. Restrictions on the Export & Import of Goods 9. Role and Process of a Commercial Contract 10. Methods of Settling Accounts 11. Export & Import Logistic Techniques Available 12. Trade Goods Insurance System 13. Outline on Foreign Financing 14. Trade Goods Inspection 15. Import Declaration Procedure For Marine and Air Cargo 16. Claims and Solutions regarding Damaged Goods 17. Pointers on Raising Trade Profits
Manufacturing Companies 18. Regulations on Factory Site Selection & Operation 19. Hyogo-Kobe Incentives for Factories 20. Requirements for Factory Extension 21. Industrial Site Purchase Procedure 22. Environmental Regulations 23. A Partner Company
Laboratories 24. Joint Research 25. The Financial Support of Research & Development in Hyogo-Kobe 26. The Benefits given to Research Companies in Hyogo-Kobe 27. SPring 8
