On April 27, Osaka Prefecture began accepting applications on its website for a support program for businesses that respond to a request for business closure due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

 

Small and medium-sized enterprises will receive 1 million yen, and sole proprietors will receive 500,000 yen, which will be paid 50-50 with the municipality, targeting to start from mid-May.

 

According to the prefectural government, the benefit is available to businesses whose sales in April fell by 50% or less compared to the previous year in response to business closure requests or reduced business hours.

 

To apply, go to the website and send the printed application form and books to the reception desk by post. The deadline is May 31 (postmarked on the day of the event). In order to prevent fraud, the prefectural government has decided on a policy of releasing the names of the businesses that received the benefits.

 

For more information on the application process, please visit the Osaka Prefectural Government website.

http://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/keieishien/kyugyoshienkin/index.html
http://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp.e.agb.hp.transer.com/keieishien/kyugyoshienkin/index.html#web

* An English page translated by machine translation  is available on the Osaka Prefecture website, however, the application forms are only accepted in Japanese.