Administrative Scrivener Office · Nagoya, Japan
Business permits, licenses, administrative filings,
and subsidy applications — handled in Japan.
English enquiries welcome.
Our Approach
Operating in Japan requires permits.
We handle the regulatory side
so you can focus on your business.
ORIBE Administrative Scrivener Office (オリベ行政書士事務所) handles regulatory applications, business permits, and licensing matters in Japan for overseas companies, foreign nationals, and their advisors. An administrative scrivener (行政書士) is the qualified professional who prepares and submits permit and license applications to Japanese government authorities.
Many types of business activities in Japan — including construction, food service, waste management, and real estate — require specific government permits or licenses before operations can begin. We advise on which permits apply to your business, prepare the required documentation, and submit applications to the relevant authorities.
As part of ORIBE GROUP, we coordinate closely with ORIBE Patent Law Firm for IP matters and ORIBE Judicial Scrivener Office for company registration. When your Japan operations require company incorporation, operating permits, or IP protection, each matter is handled by the appropriate professional office in sequence.
Typical matters we handle
Services
Preparation and submission of business permit and license applications to Japanese government authorities. We advise on the applicable permits for your business type, confirm requirements, and manage the application process through to approval. Applicable to construction, food service, waste management, secondhand goods dealers, real estate, and other regulated industries.
When setting up a Japan entity, overseas companies frequently need to obtain business permits in addition to completing company registration. We coordinate the permit application schedule and advise on the appropriate sequence and timing. Company registration is handled by ORIBE Judicial Scrivener Office within ORIBE GROUP.
Identification of applicable Japanese government subsidies and grants, preparation of business plans and application documents, and support for the application process within the applicable professional scope. Matters outside the administrative scrivener scope are coordinated with the appropriate specialist.
Overseas companies entering Japan often need permits, company registration, and IP protection simultaneously. As part of ORIBE GROUP, ORIBE Administrative Scrivener Office handles permit matters, ORIBE Judicial Scrivener Office handles registration matters, and ORIBE Patent Law Firm handles IP procedures so that each procedure can be planned and executed in the right order.
For Overseas Companies
Send your enquiry in English via our contact form. We aim to respond as promptly as possible. We will advise on which permits apply to your business, what documents are required, and what the likely timeline is before proceeding.
Japan’s permit requirements vary significantly by business type and activity. Before starting an application, we assess which permits are required, whether all conditions are met, and the most efficient sequence for obtaining them — particularly when company incorporation is also involved.
If your Japan entry also requires company incorporation or IP protection, we coordinate across ORIBE GROUP so that permits, registration, and IP filings are handled by the appropriate office in the right order, without unnecessary delays caused by procedural sequencing issues.
Representative Administrative Scrivener
Mami Kubota
久保田 真未
Japan Administrative Scrivener
Aichi Administrative Scriveners Association
Japan Judicial Scrivener
Aichi Judicial Scriveners Association
Areas of Practice (Administrative Scrivener)
Areas of Practice (Judicial Scrivener)
Message
Understanding which permits are needed, in what order, and how they interact with company registration or IP protection can be difficult for overseas companies entering Japan. We are happy to advise from the earliest stage — before you have decided on a structure or timeline — and to help ensure that the permit side of your Japan entry is handled efficiently alongside the other procedures.
As part of ORIBE GROUP, we work closely with the patent law firm and judicial scrivener office. If your situation requires all three — permits, company registration, and IP — each matter is handled by the appropriate professional office, and we advise on the most efficient sequence.
Contact Us
We handle business permits, licenses, and subsidy applications in Japan
for overseas companies and individuals. English enquiries welcome.
Contact form · We respond as promptly as possible