Shibuya Startup Support (SSS) is a service by Shibuya City Office that assists foreign entrepreneurs with the procedures necessary for establishing a company or starting a business in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Shibuya City Office grants a residence status commonly known as the “startup visa” that lasts for up to one year, allowing foreign nationals sufficient time in Japan to proceed with the necessary paperwork for setting up a business. They offer a free 30-minute consultation for those considering Shibuya’s Welcome Service.

Other benefits include helping connect you to local business opportunities and guidance on the administrative procedures required to set up a legal entity in Tokyo.