トミーズリーガルサービス行政書士事務所
Tommy’s Legal Service

Business permits & licenses

Restaurant Business Permit Support in Japan

We assist restaurant and cafe owners with permit preparation, from reviewing the business plan and premises to application support.

Individual quotation · Japanese and foreign business owners welcome
Information checked: September 20, 2026

日本語

Before you apply

  • Menu, food preparation processes, and dine-in or takeaway arrangements
  • Floor plans and kitchen, handwashing and cleaning facilities
  • Food sanitation supervisor qualifications or appointment plans, and hygiene arrangements
Consult the competent public health office with the floor plan before construction starts. Contact us before committing to premises or fit-out work where possible. The permit or notification route depends on the food and operating model. Allow for inspection of the completed premises when planning the opening.
Chef preparing food in a kitchen
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How we assist

We clarify the application route, organize supporting evidence, prepare application documents and assist with filing and procedural queries within the agreed scope. We confirm the competent authority and whether we can handle your location and procedure before accepting an engagement.

This page focuses on fixed premises. Food trucks, food manufacturing, transfers of an existing business and other procedures are assessed separately. We agree in advance whether public health consultation and inspection attendance are included.

Documents to discuss at the first consultation

Menu and food preparation details, floor plans and equipment information, food sanitation supervisor credentials, and operator or company information. We tailor the checklist to the premises and business model.

Please first send an outline. Do not email identity numbers, medical records or other sensitive documents before we advise a suitable delivery method.

From inquiry to application

  1. 1. Tell us your plan
    Location, procedure and intended opening date.
  2. 2. Agree scope and fees
    We review feasibility and issue a quotation.
  3. 3. Prepare and file
    We organize documents and address procedural questions.

Fees

ServiceMinimum professional fee (tax included)Standard scope and conditions
Restaurant business permit — initialJPY 132,000+One premises and one permit. Prior consultation, preparation, submission and ordinary corrections. Site visits and drawing preparation are quoted separately.
Restaurant business permit — renewalJPY 77,000+One premises and one permit, without substantial changes to facilities or activities.
Restaurant — changesJPY 44,000+One notification and one change. Changes requiring a new permit are quoted as an initial application.

Minimum professional fees include tax; government fees and expenses are separate. Our 5% online payment fee applies to Stripe payments. Applicable to new quotations after September 20, 2026 publication; existing quotations and engagements are unchanged. See the detailed fee page for scope and payment terms.

Detailed fees and conditions ／ Inquiry / quotation form

Fees depend on the procedure, number of offices and officers, document availability and required work. Paid consultation or work starts only after you agree to the fees and scope. An inquiry alone creates no payment obligation. Renewal and later changes are separate unless included in the engagement.

Approval and completion by a particular date cannot be guaranteed. Immigration status and permission to operate the business are reviewed separately where relevant.

Discuss your application

Please tell us the business type, office location, individual or corporate status, procedure and desired schedule.

Email an inquiry

Consultation and contact options (Japanese)

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Official information

横浜市：食品衛生手続関係 (Japanese)

This service overview uses Yokohama official guidance. Documents and procedures are checked for the relevant authority and the date of filing.