Q&A
1. Registration of First-Class Freight Forwarding Business for International Ocean Transportation
Q1. I would like to apply for registration of a First-Class Freight Forwarding Business for international ocean transportation with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. What should I do?
A1.
Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, where information on the documents required for the application is provided.
Reference:
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (PDF)
NVOCC CLUB also provides members with consultation and advice concerning applications for registration of First-Class Freight Forwarding Business.
Q2. With regard to the financial requirements, can a company register even if it is operating at a loss?
A2.
A company may apply for registration even if its latest profit and loss statement shows a loss.
However, the total amount of net assets shown in the net assets section of the balance sheet must be at least JPY 3 million.
Q3. Could you provide guidance concerning the information to be entered in the application documents and the use of seals?
A3.
Sample documents are available in PDF format for reference.