Information on certification of safety net guarantees, etc.

Last Updated April 12, 2023

What is the Safety Net Guarantee System?
Certification requirements, required documents, application method
FAQs
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What is the Safety Net Guarantee System?

This is a system in which the Credit Guarantee Association provides guarantees in a separate frame from the normal guarantee frame in order to facilitate the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises whose management stability has been hindered due to economic downturn. ※Credit guarantees
In order to use the service, it is necessary to obtain certification from the municipality of the business establishment with the actual business situation.

Certification requirements, required documents, application method

For details, please refer to the following page (link).

Safety Net Guarantee

No. 1: Prevention of chain bankruptcy
No. 2: Restrictions on business activities such as restructuring of business partners
No. 3: Sudden disasters (accidents, etc.)
No. 4: Sudden disasters (natural disasters, etc.)
No. 5: Industry whose business conditions are deteriorating (nationwide)
No. 6: Bankruptcy of financial institutions
No. 7: Adjustment of financial transactions in line with considerable rationalization of the management of financial institutions
No. 8: Transfer of loan receivables to the Organization for Resolution and Collection of Financial Institutions

Other warranties

Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Emergency Guarantee

FAQs

How many days does it take from application for certification to issuance?

The examination will be conducted on the day or the next business day, and a certificate will be issued.
However, in the event of a disaster such as heavy rain, storm, heavy wind and snow, earthquake, etc., the waiting time will be longer or it may not be possible to process the same day, which may cause inconvenience to the applicant. Please be aware in advance.
Details of disaster response will be announced on the website.

What is the validity period of the certificate?

The validity period of the certificate is 30 days from the date of certification.
It is necessary to apply for a guarantee to a financial institution or credit guarantee association within the validity period.
If you are unable to apply within the validity period, you will need to obtain a new certificate.

Can I apply to Yokohama City even if the head office is registered outside Yokohama City?

If there is a business establishment in Yokohama City, you can apply to Yokohama City.
When applying, please submit a document (such as a copy of lease agreement) that shows the Address city office.

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