[Must-see] Points to note when applying for business restructuring subsidies and how to deal with them

Hello. My name is Matsuzaki and I am in charge of subsidies.

This time, we will introduce business restructuring subsidies.『Issue application"I will introduce you to

First of all, what is a grant application?

First of all, "adoption" simply means that only the business plan has been approved by the government.

Application for grant means submitting the "subsidy grant application" and other required documents after the grant has been adopted.Examination necessary to determine the details of expenses to be used for subsidized projects.Say.
　

However, when I am in charge of business restructuring grants, I often hear comments like this, both internally and externally.

"The procedure for applying for a grant is difficult and I don't understand it..."

"The review process takes too long, so it's difficult to reach a decision on the grant."

"The expenses listed in the business plan were not recognized and the subsidy amount was reduced..." etc...

In this way, even though the project has been successfully selected, there are many people who still have trouble applying for the grant.

Today, for those of you,Introducing some points to be aware of and how to deal with them when applying for issuance. international success.

What points should I be careful about?

①What will happen if I do not apply for issuance?

First, for this subsidy, you must apply for the grant and receive permission from the government called "Decision to Grant."Unable to start subsidized business. (Contracts for building construction, orders for machinery, etc.)

*However, this does not apply to businesses that have received approval for advance application.

Therefore, it is important to immediately check the procedures and documents to be submitted regarding the grant application and apply for grant as soon as you receive the notification of acceptance.

②About the deadline for application for issuance

Deadlines for grant applications vary depending on the call for applications and application slots, but the deadlines for the 9th call, the most recent round, are as follows.

Since the adoption date for the 2023th public offering is June 6, 15, there will be approximately 12 months for the grant application.

If you just look at thisYou may think that you have a lot of time, but that is a big mistake..

③About the time involved in the examination

The time required for the review will vary depending on the business plan and expense details, but it is best to be prepared that it will take approximately 3 to 6 months for the grant decision to be made.

The main reason for this isResponse from the office is slowCan be mentioned.

In the application for grant,In most cases, the application will be sent back due to incomplete submitted documents and you will be asked to resubmit the documents..

Moreover, there are many businesses that are sent back five or six times, which alone takes a lot of effort and time.In many cases, it takes more than a month for a single review, so the decision to issue the application is delayed. It is a long road to reach this point, with some people only receiving their grant after nearly a year after being selected.

➃Possibility of subsidy reduction

Considering the fact that the review process takes time as mentioned in ③ above, even if you are able to prepare the submitted documents quickly, it does not necessarily mean that all eligible expenses will be approved.

Items that do not fit the purpose of the subsidy, items that are highly versatile, or items that were not included as eligible expenses at the time of application before being adopted may be excluded, so of course when applying for grant, It is also necessary to pay attention to the application before being selected.

What should I do to ensure that the grant application goes smoothly?

So, how can you proceed smoothly with the "application for grant"?
That is, It is important to understand and prevent cases in which cases will be remanded and subsidies will be reduced..

Until now, our companyExperience and know-how in dealing with various cases.

We anticipate in advance what kind of points will be raised and create an application form that covers the important points.
In addition, we will promptly make corrections if we receive any advice.

We will work together to help you start your new business!
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