BASICS

Minpaku basics in Japan

What to know before starting minpaku in Japan, as a 10-chapter introduction based on laws and official documents.

  1. 01What Is Minpaku?This chapter explains what minpaku means, the three procedures required to let people stay for a lodging fee, and where minpaku in Tokyo stands today.
  2. 02Minpaku vs. Kan'i Shukusho vs. Special Zone MinpakuThis chapter compares the three systems in one table by procedure, operating days, area, facilities and money, and explains how to choose for each property.
  3. 03Operating Days and AreasThis chapter explains how the cap on minpaku operating days (180 days a year) is counted, how ward and city ordinances further limit the days and areas, and how to check each property.
  4. 04Choosing a PropertyThis chapter explains the conditions for a home that can be used for minpaku, and the points on area, building, contract, facilities and operations to check, in order, before signing a contract.
  5. 05Startup CostsThis chapter lists the cost items for starting and running a minpaku or kan'i shukusho, and explains how to think about profitability given the cap on operating days.
  6. 06Notification and License ProceduresAn overview of the minpaku (private lodging business) notification and the kan'i shukusho (simple lodging) license under the Hotel Business Act, from the preliminary checks to reporting after opening, with the documents you need.
  7. 07Facilities and Fire SafetyAn overview of the facilities a minpaku needs, building safety measures, the conditions under which fire safety equipment is required, and how to obtain a fire safety compliance certificate.
  8. 08Day-to-Day OperationsAn overview of the operator's duties set by law, and the daily work of running a minpaku, from bookings to cleaning and reviews.
  9. 09Taxes and FilingAn overview, based on materials published by the National Tax Agency and others, of how minpaku income is classified, consumption tax, accommodation tax, and the effects on fixed asset tax and the mortgage tax credit.
  10. 10How to Choose a Management CompanyAn overview of when you must outsource to a registered minpaku management company, how to check its registration, and what to compare before signing a contract.

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