Outline of SME Policies

• I . Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Basic Act
• II . SME Charter
• III . Outline of Major SME Policies
• IV . Related Laws of SME Agency

White Paper

Council for the Future of Small and Micro Enterprises

• I . Outline of the Report of Council for the Future of Small and Micro Enterprises
• II . Council for the Future of Small and Micro Enterprises Report

Roadmap Leading to the Realization of Overseas Development

Support for SMEs’ New Business Activities in Japan

The Driving Force of Japan -Small and Medium Enterprises-

In order to promote the potential of Japanese small and medium enterprises to the world, the program will focus on the companies'spirit, quality supported by technology, and the corporate culture that is being passed down through generations. What are the characteristics and the strength of those companies, which are said to be one of the driving forces of Japan?

News Release

• Announcement of the Third Round of “Declarations of Support for Regional Specialties”
• Announcement of the Second “Declarations of Support for Regional Specialties”
• The 141st Survey of SME Business Conditions (July?September 2015)
• Announcement of “Declarations of Support for Regional Specialties” for the First Time in Japan
• FY 2014 Results of Crackdowns under the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors
• Credit Guarantee System to be Available for Specified Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) from October 1, 2015

Topic

• “Case Examples of Overseas Business Restructuring for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises(for Stable Continuity of Business) ” was Compiled

Links

• METI - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
• SMRJ - Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN
• JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization
• JCCI - Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• NFSBA - National Federation of Small Business Associations
• JFC - JAPAN FINANCE CORPORATION
• SCB - Shoko Chukin Bank
• HIDA - The Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association