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Vacant store opening subsidy business
Last update date April 1, 2024
What is the vacant store opening subsidy business?
For those who meet the necessary conditions at a vacant store in the shopping district in the city and open a business, we will assist a part of the expenses required for opening a business. (It will be within the scope of the budget.)
In addition, we carry out management consultation to one who opened a business using this subsidy.
[Notes]
- There are conditions for granting subsidies. When the candidate for the property has been decided and the opening time has become embodied, please be sure to consult early in advance as soon as possible.
- If the conditions for grant are no longer met, such as abolition or relocation of the business within one year after opening, please return the subsidy.
Shopping Street vacant store utilization business flyer (PDF: 379KB)
Those who can apply
Individuals, corporations (small and medium-sized enterprises), store associations, and various organizations that meet all of the following conditions. However, among small and medium-sized enterprises, deemed large companies (*) are not eligible.
※A deemed large company is a small and medium-sized enterprise that falls under any of the following 1-3.
- One large company (non-small and medium-sized enterprises) The same shall apply hereinafter) owns or invests at least half of the total number of issued shares or the total number of shares issued or the total investment.
- When multiple large corporations own or invest more than two-thirds of the total number of issued shares or the total investment
- When more than half of the officers are also officers or staff of a large company.
Conditions | |
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Conditions of Applicant | Those who fall under any of the following
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Conditions for vacant stores |
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Conditions for opening |
※As a general rule, opening of business by relocation from shopping street in the city, offices not for visitors are not eligible for assistance. |
Support Details
Subsidized expenses: (e.g. prepaid rent, security deposit, key money, security deposit, etc.)lease agreement
Subsidization rate | Subsidiary limit | |
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Conditions of Applicant 1 and 2 | 1/2 | 300,000 yen |
Conditions of Applicant 3 | 1/2 | 500,000 yen |
- If the initial costs are less than the subsidy limit, it will be up to the sum of the initial costs etc. rounded down to the nearest thousand yen.
- Consumption tax and local consumption tax pertaining to subsidized expenses are not eligible for assistance.
About application
Application deadline: Until Friday, February 28, 2025 ※Prior consultation until Friday, February 14, 2025
- Prior consultation will be made before applying. If you are considering applying, please enter and send information about opening in the advance consultation form (outside site) and send it. After sending it, we will adjust the prior consultation.
- After prior consultation, a formal application will be made when all required documents is accepted. You can apply only after the lease agreement is concluded and two weeks before the scheduled opening date. Please note that you will not be able to apply after the submission deadline.
※If you meet the requirements for application and it is difficult to apply before the deadline due to lease contracts, etc., please contact us.
Shopping Street vacant store opening subsidy business pre-check sheet (PDF: 325KB)
Documents to be submitted
- Shopping street vacant store opening subsidy business subsidy grant application (first style) (word: 27KB)
- List of representatives, officers, etc. (No. 2 style) (word: 29KB)
- Business summary book (third style) (word: 43KB)
- <Individuals> Copy of resident certificate
<In the case of corporations> A copy of the corporate register or a certificate of entry
<In the case of the Store Association and various groups> Articles of Incorporation or bylaws (copy) - Tax payment certificate of municipal inhabitant tax (for one year)
<Individuals> Tax certificate and tax payment certificate of municipal tax
<In the case of corporations> Municipal inhabitant tax tax payment certificate (If it cannot be issued due to reasons such as the establishment of a corporation for less than one year at the time of application, you can only submit the municipal tax certificate and tax payment certificate of the representative of the corporation.)
※Those that are within the latest year and within 3 months of issuance, indicating that there is no unpaid
- lease agreement (copy)
- Receipt of initial expenses, etc. (copy)
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Store Association (No. 4 style) (word: 25KB)(Photo)
- If a qualification under the law is required when opening a business, a document certifying the qualification (copy)
- 「Conditions of ApplicantDocuments (copy) proving that it applies to ""
- 「Conditions of ApplicantIn the case of "1 and 2"Certificate (fifth style) of meeting condition of vacant store (word: 28KB)
- When the store association applies, the minutes (copy) of the general meeting, etc., which determines the implementation of the business, the store owner, etc.
- In addition, documents which the mayor deems necessary
Business Flow
※Please fill out the pre-check sheet and bring it directly.
You don't mind after the lease contract. However, please note that as a result of prior consultation, you may not be able to apply for grant.
Performance Report
Please submit a performance report within 30 days after the opening of the business or by the end of the relevant fiscal year (Monday, March 31, 2025), whichever comes first.
Documents to be submitted
- Shopping Street vacant store opening subsidy business subsidy results report (No. 14 style) (word: 25KB)
- Project implementation summary report (2 of the 14th style) (word: 26KB)
- Photographs, flyers, etc. that confirm the opening of the store
- Copy of registration form Co., Ltd. (Photo)
- A copy of the document certifying the qualification (if not submitted at the time of application) if a qualification under the law is required at the time of opening the business.
- In addition, documents which the mayor deems necessary
Management Consultation
About management consultation
Experts (small and medium-sized business consultants, etc.) will be dispatched to those who have opened a business using this subsidy to provide management consultation.
It can be used up to twice in one year after the grant amount is determined. In addition, it is mandatory to conduct a business consultation once within six months after the amount of grant is determined.
[Example]
・I would like to understand and analyze the current business situation, which has been a while since its opening.
・I would like to consider a public relations strategy for acquiring customers.
Etc.
Application method
Please submit shopping street vacant store opening subsidy business subsidy business subsidy management consultation application (17th style) (word: 28KB) to Yokohama-shi one month before consultation day you want.
After adjustment, we will notify the practitioner of the date and time of the implementation and the expert to be dispatched.
・Business consultation is free of charge.
・Please consult with us at the opening store.
・The consultation time is the desired time from 9:00 to 17:00.
Outline
Regulations (PDF: 169KB) on grants such as Yokohama City subsidies
To the shopping district group
In order to utilize the shopping mall vacant store opening subsidy business, it is necessary to join the shopping association in the target area. When a practitioner brings documents related to this project [memorandum (No. 4 style) (word: 25KB)], please accept it positively.
※Store associations that have received subsidies based on the shopping district vacant store opening subsidy business subsidy grant guidelines.
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For inquiries to this page
Commercial Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Civil Economic and Labor Department
Phone: 045-671-3488
Phone: 045-671-3488
Fax: 045-664-9533
Email address: ke-syogyo@city.yokohama.jp
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