Construction Licence (New / Renewal / Change)
A sound licence builds trust in your business.
A construction licence is required for: architectural work with a contract value of ¥15 million or more, or wooden residential construction with a total floor area of 150 m² or more; and for all other construction work with a contract value of ¥5 million or more.
Is a Construction Licence Required?
A construction licence is required for: architectural work with a contract value of ¥15 million or more, or wooden residential construction with a total floor area of 150 m² or more; and for all other construction work with a contract value of ¥5 million or more.
A special construction licence is required where the total amount paid by a prime contractor to subcontractors for a single project exceeds ¥45 million (architectural) or ¥30 million (other).
Types of Construction Work
There are 28 categories of construction work.
Licence Requirements
Business Management Director (full-time)
A full-time director or sole proprietor with at least 5 years of management experience in the relevant construction sector (or 7 years in another sector) is required.
Dedicated Technician (full-time)
A full-time technician with a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism-recognised qualification plus practical experience (5 years for high school graduates, 3 years for university graduates), or 10+ years of practical experience, is required.
Financial Standing
Net assets or the ability to raise at least ¥5 million is required.
Our Strengths
We handle everything from new applications to management assessment and bidding qualification applications. Once an application is accepted, approval is achieved in virtually 100% of cases.
From enquiry to completion
How It Works
Requirements Check
We assess your eligibility for a licence
Document Preparation
We prepare the full set of application documents
Filing
We submit to the relevant authority
Permit Obtained
We receive the licence on your behalf
Application Fees
New licence: ¥90,000 in revenue stamps. Renewal: ¥50,000. Submitted to the Ishikari Regional Development Bureau Construction Guidance Division.
Service Area
Hokkaido only. Please feel free to contact us.
Get in Touch
We provide a written quote for each case and begin work only after your agreement.
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 (JST)
Your first 30-minute consultation is free (by appointment, at our office).