Are you interested in starting a travel business in Japan?
With the number of travelers to Japan reaching record levels in recent years, what better time than now?
From finding an office and employing staff to starting up your company and gaining the appropriate permits and visa, we are able to support you from start to finish with establishing your presence in Japan.
Our Services
Class I, II & III Travel Business License Application Service
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Travel Agency License Application Service
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Japan Association of Travel Agents Membership Application Service |
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Registration Renewal Application Service |
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Registration Update Application Service |
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License Class Change Application Service |
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Annual Turnover Report Service |
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Which Class Does My Business Belong To?
The following two distinctions are the main deciders of which class of license your business requires.
- Are your tour packages ready-made or custom-built?
- Will you operate internationally or domestically (within Japan)?
The following chart shows which class you should belong to depending on your answers to the above questions.
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Ready-Made |
Custom-Built |
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| International | Domestic | International |
Domestic |
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| Class I |
✔ |
✔ | ✔ |
✔ |
| Class II |
× |
✔ | ✔ |
✔ |
| Class III |
× |
※ | ✔ |
✔ |
※ Class III is only applicable when payments for the travel package are made on the day of the tour, i.e. not in advance.
Requirements
N.B. These are general requirements and do not necessarily reflect the reality of what may be needed for your specific application.
1. Financial Requirements
Depending on the class you apply for, you must be able to provide the following financial backing to your business in Japan.
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Security Deposit |
Standard Assets |
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| Class I |
¥70m |
¥30m |
| Class II |
¥11m |
¥7m |
| Class III |
¥3m |
¥3m |
2. Articles of Association
Once your company is established in Japan, the ‘purpose’ section of your Articles of Association should include the phrase ‘travel agency business operating in accordance with Travel Agency Law’.
We can help with this process whether you are starting your business from scratch or entering into Japan's travel industry as an existing Japanese corporation.
3. Certified Travel Supervisor (Manager)
In order to run your business, you will need to employ at least one Certified Travel Supervisor (Manager).
If you have more than 10 employees in one office, you will need 2 or more Certified Travel Supervisors (Managers).
N.B. Some Certified Travel Supervisors are only qualified to supervise domestic travel, so please be sure to check this before employing anyone.
For any queries about Japan's travel industry or about how to establish your travel company, please do not hesitate to contact us!
*Please be aware that the contents of this site are naturally subject to change, meaning that we cannot guarantee their accuracy at the point of access.
For up-to-date information, please contact us directly.*
