Application documents for warehousing business registration
Updated: July 2024, 3
When applying for warehousing business registration as a Category 1 warehouse, you will need to submit the following documents.
The number of copies to be submitted is 1 copy for the company, 1 copy for the Transport Branch, and 1 copy for the Transport Bureau. If the area under jurisdiction exceeds 10 m1, an additional copy for the minister is required.
| 1 | Warehousing business registration application form |
| 2 | warehouse statement |
| 3 | Checklist of attached documents by facility equipment standards |
| 4 | Documents proving the right to use the warehouse and premises |
| 5 | Documents proving compliance with relevant laws and regulations for each type of warehouse |
| 6 | Warehouse floor plan, elevation, and sectional view |
| 7 | Floor plan of the vicinity of the warehouse and layout of the warehouse |
| 8 | Documents stating the placement status of the warehouse management chief and the qualifications of the warehouse management chief |
| 9 | Registered copy |
| 10 | Oath |
| 11 | Warehouse deposit terms and conditions |
Documents proving the right to use the warehouse and site
Submit the following as "documents proving the right to use the warehouse and site."
Attach documents proving the chain of events from the original owner.
| ① | A certified copy or extract of the real estate registry for the land or building you own |
| ② | A copy of the lease contract for the land or building to be leased, and a certified copy or extract of the real estate registry for the land or building. In addition, if the land or building is subleased, the owner's consent for sublease. |
| ③ | In the case of public real estate or public water, a national or local government use permit (copy), use permit certificate (copy), or other document proving the right to use. |
| 4 | If a certified copy or an extract of the real estate register cannot be submitted: A statement of the reason and a certified copy or an extract of the land register or house register used for levying fixed asset tax. A statement of reason and an official certificate related to the application for tax payment certificate, etc. |
| ⑤ | Before acquiring the right to use: a copy of the sales contract, a copy of the rental contract, and a certified copy or extract of the real estate registry after acquisition. |
| ⑥ | If the warehouse construction has not yet begun: a copy of the building permit, a copy of the construction estimate, a copy of the contract contract, and a certified copy or extract of the real estate registry after the warehouse is completed. |
Documents proving compliance with relevant laws and regulations for each type of warehouse
The following documents must be submitted as "documents proving compliance with relevant laws and regulations for each type of warehouse."
| 1 | Attached documents for warehouses that fall under each item of Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Building Standards Act ① Completion inspection certificate (Article 7, Paragraph 5 of the Building Standards Act) ② Building confirmation certificate (Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Building Standards Act) (Including cases where a warehouse is converted from a purpose other than a commercial warehouse to a commercial warehouse.) |
| 2 | Rectangle diagram etc. Documents such as ① rectangular plan, ② detailed cross-sectional drawing, etc. showing details of structural materials, presence of fire prevention and waterproofing measures in warehouse drawings |
| 3 | Fittings table etc. ① Fittings list, ② Fittings key plan, etc. showing the structure of the fittings installed in the warehouse, including the material of the fittings, security measures taken at openings, presence or absence of fire doors, etc., showing the location and structure details of the fittings in the drawing. Documents (excluding cases where details of fittings are shown in floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, etc.) |
| 4 | Strength of warehouse framework, outer walls, and load rails ① Structural calculations and other documents from an architectural firm etc. that prove that the warehouse framework, outer walls, and loading docks have a strength of 2500N/mXNUMX or more ②SRC construction・・・・・・Unnecessary ③S construction, wooden construction...Material and thickness are listed on the plan, elevation, cross-section, etc. ④PC board, etc. Documents related to the allowable load of the manufacturer, etc. ⑤ Rack storage warehouse: Rack arrangement and structure overview are described in the drawing. ⑥ Cargo storage warehouse in a place away from the outer wall...Drawing showing the cargo placement situation warehouse floor ① Must have a live load of 3900N/㎡ or more...Certificate of completion inspection, etc. |
| 5 | The average heat reflux rate shall be 4.65W/㎡・K or less. ① Calculation sheet of average heat reflux rate ②Certificate from a private inspection agency, etc. ③ If the warehouse has a ceiling...Cross-sectional view of the warehouse where you can confirm the presence or absence of a ceiling. ④Fire-resistant buildings, semi-fire-resistant buildings・・・・・・Rectangular plan etc. that can be confirmed ⑤ If you have a roof and walls with a fireproof structure...Confirmable rectangular plan, etc. |
| 6 | Lighting device specifications, lighting layout diagram ①Document stating details of lighting equipment specifications, location, number, etc. ②Drawing (plan view, etc.) that clearly shows the area where illuminance of 2 lux or more can be secured |
| 7 | Other Information ・Document explaining the security situation Provide an explanation of business hours and non-business hours. If you have a contract with a security company, attach a copy of the security contract. ・City Planning Act Article 29, Paragraph 1 (Permission for development activities) ・Article 17, Paragraph 1 of the Fire Service Act (Installation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, etc.) ・Article 40, Paragraph 1 of the Port Act (Regulations within categories) |
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