Osaka Prefectural Government

California Office

Gateway to Osaka

Osaka Business Investment Center (O-BIC)

Located in Osaka, the heart of Japan's Kansai region, the Osaka Business & Investment Center (O-BIC) was established in April, 2001, through the joint efforts of the Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka Municipal Government, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). Functioning as a one-stop support center, O-BIC promotes direct foreign investment in Osaka and other areas of the Japanese market by offering in-depth assistance and expert advice specifically tailored to the individual requirements of each organization.

Throught the O-BIC website, you can find information on:

• Entering the Japanese Market

• Benefits of the Osaka Market- including general statistics, business environment, access, industrial areas, and research institutes

• Setting-up an Office in Osaka

• Accounting, Tax, Salary, Social Insurance System Information

• Offices and Residences Available

• Incentives- including subsidies for office rent and for those businesses located in industrial bases, tax incentives and financing options

• Case Studies on Successful Businesses

Please visit O-BIC's website or contact us for more information.

Other investment information:

332 Pine St., Ste 610 San Francisco, CA 94104 tel. 415-288-3920 fax. 415-288-3924 email