Trade and invest

Includes investing and setting up a business in the UK and doing business in Japan.

  • DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Japan, and Japanese companies set up and invest in the UK.

  • This guidance provides information on important security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Japan.

  • What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits

  • The UK Science and Innovation Network Japan (SIN Japan) builds and promotes strategic collaboration between Japan and the UK on key science, innovation and tech themes.