Japan

Japan

Strengthens the rules to exercise control of critical technologies and goods

01 Oct 2017

On 1 October 2017, changes to Japan’s rules on the review of inward foreign investment came into effect. The changes are based on a reconsideration of threats to national security, changes to the business environment and the spread of critical technologies, including dual-use technologies. The new rules: extend the review mechanism to acquisitions of non-listed companies, which were hitherto not covered by the rules, and introduce the post-investment administrative measures in case of breaches of the rules.

Nature of measure:
  • Entry restriction
Type:
  • Entry and establishment (Ownership and control)
  • Treatment and operation (Other)
Industry:
  • Not industry specific
Inward FDI:
No
Outward FDI:
No
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