Programs to Support Businesses During COVID-19 

Tokyo Business Support Programs (in Japanese)

• Deferment of business taxes
• Emergency loans and financing
• Consultation and counseling for businesses and small business owners
• Telework grant (May 12th deadline)
• Sole proprietors & freelancers: support for cash flow and management
• Grant for Tokyo restaurants converting to takeout and delivery
• Support for bus operators and taxi drivers
• Training subsidy for SMEs: for restaurant, retail, wholesale, service and other industries
• Infection spread cooperation fund: a fee for SMEs in Tokyo who stop business to prevent spread of Covid-19 (June 19th deadline)
• Ale for Art! Tokyo Art Project: artists, musicans and performers can submit video content to receive up to 100,000 yen per contributor
• Extension of deadline for personal business tax filing 

• Employment adjustment subsidy: to maintain the employment of workers with wage support
• Subsidy Program for Sustaining Businesses 

• Tokyo Covid-19 support line: support line for foreigners
• Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners (closed until May 6th)