To broaden the base of entrepreneurship in the city, Sapporo City provides a subsidy as its own support to people who have received a measure reducing their registration and license tax by half through the use of a Specified Startup Support Program or similar initiative.
Hokkaido Sapporo City: Sapporo New Business Startup Promotion Subsidy
October 3, 2026
Summary
Sapporo City provides its own subsidy to people who have received a 50% reduction in registration and license tax through a Specified Startup Support Program or similar initiative.
Key Information
| Location | Chuo Ward, Kita Ward, Higashi Ward, Shiroishi Ward, Toyohira Ward, Minami Ward, Nishi Ward, Atsubetsu Ward, Teine Ward, and Kiyota Ward in Sapporo City, Hokkaido |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥75,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat rate; maximum amount varies depending on the eligible item |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startup, and ventures |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; pre-startup applicants; businesses founded less than 5 years ago |
| Implementing Agency | Sapporo City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.sapporo.jp/keizai/center/sinkisougyouhojyo.html |