Introduces Investment Advisor Assignment System

On 1 April 2016, the Japanese Government selected nine foreign companies under the newly introduced "Investment Advisor Assignment System" announced in January 2016. It is a system through which State Ministers etc. will act as advisors to companies that have made important investments in Japan in order to provide an environment in which these companies can easily consult with the Government. In order to be eligible for participation in this program, companies must meet certain conditions such as a minimum investment amount and number of employees.

• Type:

  • Promotion and facilitation (Investment facilitation )

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • Cabinet Office, Investment Advisor Assignment System, http://www.invest-japan.go.jp/policy/investment_advisor_assignment_system/en_index.html, 01 Apr 2016
  • Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Invitation of Applicants for the Investment Advisor Assignment System, https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/newsroom/2016/d0fb8f160597c463.html, 07 Jan 2016