Koto Ward subsidizes part of the rent for those starting a business in the ward and newly renting an office or similar facility there. Applicants must submit a business plan and pass a preliminary review between August and November.
| Location | Koto Ward, Tokyo |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 per month |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/4 (maximum amount varies depending on the number of subsidized months) |
| Purpose | Business startup, entrepreneurship, and ventures; regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Expenses | Rent |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; pre-startup applicants |
| Implementing Agency | Koto Ward |
| Official Page | https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/102020/sangyoshigoto/chusho/hojokin/80920.html |
A portion of the rent will be subsidized when a person starting a business in the ward newly rents an office or similar facility in the ward.
※To apply, you must prepare a business plan in advance, undergo a review by the ward's business advisors, and be deemed eligible. Preliminary review period: August through November.