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About O-BIC

A detailed support system that targets your specific needs.

This not-for-profit organization was established in April 2001 by the Osaka Prefectural Government, the Osaka City Government, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a joint initiative. As your one-stop service center for business investing, O-BIC provides prospective foreign investors with a comprehensive yet detailed support system. International companies, foreign government offices and economic organizations as well as foreign-capitalized companies located in Japan are invited to use the center to obtain accurate information and essential advice for entering the Osaka market.

O-BIC’s wide-ranging services include the following
  • General information on Osaka in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
  • Real estate information regarding office space, locations for warehouses and plants, and residential properties
  • Information on investment incentives offered by Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City
  • Introductions to relocation services providing expertise in acquiring resident status and registering companies
  • Introductions to interpreters, translators, market researchers, attorneys, general and tax accountants, and other professionals
  • Assistance in meeting potential business partners through websites, meetings, and seminars
  • Essential information on education, health, and other aspects of living in Osaka
  • Holding seminars for foreign consulates / economic organizations, and foreign-owned enterprises located in Osaka  >> Click here
For further information, please contact

Osaka Business & Investment Center (O-BIC)
C/O International Division, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2-8 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka, 540-0029 Japan  [Access Map]
TEL: +81-6-6944-6298 FAX: +81-6-6944-6293
URL: http://o-bic.net/
E-mail: o-bic@osaka.cci.or.jp

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