For small and medium-sized business operators that start a business or open a new place of business within the central urban area, the city subsidizes the initial investment costs necessary for starting the business or opening the new place of business.
Tanabe City Startup and Business Expansion Support Subsidy and Employment Incentive
October 20, 2026
Summary
Tanabe City provides support for small and medium-sized business operators that start a business or open a new place of business within the central urban area, covering initial investment costs.
Key Information
| Location | Tanabe City, Wakayama |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Initial investment subsidy: 1/2; Employment incentive: fixed amount |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / New business and second startup / Capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs, Building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors, Cooperatives and organizations, etc. |
| Implementing Agency | Tanabe City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/sangyo_business/shokoshinko/2/5067.html |