A construction business permit is essential for operating a construction business. This permit, which is required by law, is an important step in properly operating a business and gaining trust. However, the requirements and procedures are complex, and can be a major hurdle for those who are obtaining a permit for the first time or considering renewal.
When operating a construction business as a business, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the administrative agency if certain conditions are met. This stipulates that the construction industry must obtain a "construction business license" except when executing minor works, for the purpose of preventing lack of safety of structures and infringement on the physical safety of the public and the interests of the client of building construction due to unreliable design and execution of the structures to be built. The law requires that a "construction license" must be obtained except in the case of minor construction work.
This article provides an easy-to-understand overview of the basic outline of a construction permit, the requirements and process for obtaining one, and the key points to keep in mind. We will provide you with information to support the first step of your business!
We hope this information will be helpful to business owners who are about to start a construction business, or who are already operating a part of construction business as a subcontractor and have been instructed by the prime contractor to obtain a construction license.
People who should read this article
Business owners who are running a small construction business and are thinking about getting a construction business license soon.
Those who run a landscaping business as a subcontractor but want to take on larger jobs.
Employers who have been asked by their prime contractor to obtain a construction business license but do not know where to start.
Business owners who are thinking of applying for a construction permit on their own
Business owners who have started the process of applying on their own, but are intimidated by the sheer number of documents required.
Laws on the Basis of Application for Construction Permit - Construction Industry Law
(Purpose)
Article 1 This Act is enacted to improve the qualifications of persons engaged in the construction industry and to ensure the appropriateness of contracts for construction work,The purpose of the Act is to ensure the proper execution of construction work, to protect clients, to promote the sound development of the construction industry, and to contribute to the promotion of public welfare.
(Construction Permits)
Article 3 A person who intends to engage in the construction business shall, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, establish a business office (meaning a head office or branch office or any other equivalent specified by a Cabinet Order) within the area of two or more prefectures according to the following classifications The same shall apply hereinafter) In the case where a person intends to conduct business by establishing a business office within the area of one prefecture only, he/she shall obtain a license from the prefectural governor who has jurisdiction over the location of said business office. However, this shall not apply to a person whose business is to undertake only minor construction work as specified by a Cabinet Order.
When is a construction permit required?
Classification by size of construction business
Any person who intends to engage in the construction business shallExcept for those whose business is to undertake only "minor construction work" (Article 1-2 of the Enforcement Order of the Construction Industry Law), all others must obtain a construction business license.(Article 3.1 of the Construction Business Law)
As an unlicensed business, it is punishable by a fine of up to 3 years or 3 million yen.
Cases in which a construction license is not required
construction business if any of the following applyWithout a permit.Construction can be undertaken.
In the case of a complete set of construction work (large-scale work performed by the prime contractor under the control of multiple subcontractors, such as the construction of houses, buildings and other landmarks, roads, bridges, etc.)indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
- Construction work for which the contract price per contract is less than 15 million yen (including consumption tax)
- Construction of wooden houses with a total floor area of less than 150 m2 , regardless of the amount of the contract price
For construction work other than a complete set of construction work (27 areas of specialized construction)indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
1. construction work for which the contract price per contract is less than 5 million yen (including consumption tax)
Cases requiring a construction permit
A person who operates a business of 1 or 2 listed below and who has the aboveConstruction work of a size larger than the "cases in which a construction license is not requiredA construction license is required when undertaking a
- A "prime contractor" who undertakes construction work directly from the construction client (owner)
- A "subcontractor" who undertakes a portion of the construction work from the prime contractor
Permission is required even for subcontractors undertaking work of the above size or larger.
Type of construction business
The construction industry is classified by type of construction work into two complete construction categories and 27 specialized construction categories.
Unlike the other 27 specialized construction categories, civil engineering and building construction are the categories in which civil engineering works and buildings are constructed under comprehensive planning, guidance, and coordination, and in which specialized works are organically combined to perform construction work (construction management).
Usually, we undertake the work as a prime contractor and either execute the entire project ourselves or subcontract a portion of the work to a subcontractor.
The other 27 types of specialized construction work are subdivided by the Construction Industry Law to ensure an appropriate construction system for each type of work. Contractors are required to apply for a construction business license for the 29 types of specialized construction work that they wish to undertake and execute on their own.
One-size-fits-all construction" and "specialized construction" are two completely different types of licensed businesses. Even if a contractor has obtained a permit for a single-set construction project, if the contractor undertakes "specialized construction" of 5 million yen or more, the contractor must obtain a permit for that specialized construction project. A permit for "one-set construction" does not mean that the contractor can comprehensively perform work that belongs to other specialty construction businesses.
Examples of types, details, and construction of building construction and building trades
Type of construction work (Appendix to the Construction Industry Law) Established in 1971 | Construction Work (Notification) | Examples of construction work (Guidelines for Construction Permit Administration) |
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complete set of civil engineering works | Construction work to construct civil engineering structures (including repair, remodeling, or demolition work) under comprehensive planning, guidance, and coordination. The same shall apply hereinafter). | Bridges, dams, airports, tunnels, highways, railroad tracks (prime contractor), Land readjustment, road and housing complex development, etc. |
complete construction | Construction of buildings under comprehensive planning, guidance and coordination | New construction and additions requiring building permits |
carpentry | Construction of structures by processing or attaching wood, or attaching wooden equipment to structures | Carpentry, formwork, and molding |
plastering | Troweling, spraying, or attaching wall cladding, mortar, lacquer, plaster, fiber, etc. to structures | Plastering, mortar work, mortar Tar waterproofing, spraying, and Guttering and washing out construction |
Scaffolding, earthwork, and concrete construction | (b) Construction work to erect scaffolding, transport and place heavy items such as machinery, equipment, and construction materials by crane, etc., and assemble steel frames, etc. (b) Construction work to be performed by driving, removing, and placing rails. (C) Excavation, filling, compaction, etc. of earth, sand, etc. (ii) Construction work to build structures with concrete (e) Other basic or preparatory work | (a) Scaffolding, pulling, and scaffolding Temporary construction, heavy lifting, etc. Transport and placement work, steel frame assembly Construction, concrete block Installation work (b) Piling and staking work, Piecing, location gouging construction (C) Earthwork, excavation, and root cutting Construction, blasting, and fill work (d) Concrete work, concrete Leat pouring, concrete Pumping of water and prestressed concrete Sto concrete construction (e) Landslide prevention work, ground improvement Good construction, boring grou Construction of a new building, earth retaining works, and temporary Cutting, spraying, and methods Surface protection work, road appurtenances Installation work, outdoor advertisement installation work (in "Steel Structure Construction") (except for "outdoor advertising construction") s), rubble work, and exterior construction. Construction, excavation, cutting and drilling Borehole construction, anchor construction, a and construction anchor work, diving |
masonry | Work to build structures by processing or stacking stone (including concrete blocks and artificial stones similar to stone) or to install stone on structures Construction work to build structures or install stone materials on structures by processing or stacking stone materials (including concrete blocks and artificial stones similar to stone materials) | Stone piling (lining) work, concrete block piling (lining) work |
roofing | Roofing with tiles, slate, metal sheets, etc. | roofer |
electrical engineering | Installation of power generation facilities, substation facilities, power transmission/distribution facilities, and electrical facilities on the premises construction work to be done at a remote location | Construction of power generation facilities, power transmission and distribution lines, lead-in lines, and substation facilities, Premises electrical equipment (including emergency electrical equipment) Construction, lighting equipment Construction of train lines, signal equipment, and neon equipment |
plumbing | Facilities for heating and cooling, freezing and refrigeration, air conditioning, water supply and drainage, sanitation, etc. or water, oil, gas, or steam by installing or using metal or other pipes. Construction work to install facilities to transmit and distribute etc. | Heating and cooling equipment installation, freezing and refrigeration equipment installation, air conditioning equipment installation, water supply Drainage and hot water supply equipment construction, kitchen equipment construction, sanitation equipment construction, septic tanks Construction, flush toilet facilities, gas piping, duct work, pipe in rehabilitation work |
Tile, brick, and block work | Construction of structures by brick, concrete block, etc., or construction of Bricks, concrete blocks, tiles, etc. are attached to the crop, or construction to paste | Concrete block piling (lining), brick piling (lining), tiling, furnace construction, slating, siding |
Steel Structure Construction | Construction of structures by processing or assembling steel products such as steel shapes, steel plates, etc. construction work to be done at a remote location | Steel frame construction, bridge construction, steel tower construction, oil and gas storage tanks Installation work, outdoor advertising work, installation of gates such as locks and sluice gates |
rebar construction | Work to fabricate, join, or assemble steel bars and other steel materials | Rebar processing and assembly work, rebar joint work |
pavement construction | Asphalt, concrete, sand, gravel, or crushed stone on the ground surface of roads, etc. Construction work to pave by | Asphalt paving, concrete paving, block paving Construction of roadbed and road construction |
construction of a facility | Construction work to disturb the bottom of rivers, harbors, etc. | construction of a facility |
Sheet metal works | Attachment of thin metal sheets, etc., to workpieces by processing, or attachment of metal Installation of accessories such as | Sheet metal processing and installation work, architectural sheet metal work |
glasswork | Work to process and install glass on structures | Glass processing and installation, glass film installation |
painting work | Spraying, painting, or gluing of paints, coating materials, etc. on structures | Painting, thermal spraying, lining, upholstery finishing, steel structure Painting of structures, road surface markings |
waterproof construction | Waterproofing work using asphalt, mortar, sealant, etc. | Asphalt waterproofing, mortar waterproofing, sealing, painting Membrane waterproofing, sheet waterproofing, injection waterproofing |
Interior finishing work | Wood, gypsum board, sound absorbing board, wallpaper, tatami mats, vinyl floor tiles, Work to finish the interior of buildings with carpets, fusuma, etc. | Interior work, ceiling finishing, wall covering, interior partitioning Flooring, floor finishing, tatami work, fusuma work, furniture work, soundproofing work |
machinery and tools installation work | Construction of structures by assembling machinery and equipment, or installation of machinery and equipment on structures | Plant equipment installation, transportation equipment installation, internal combustion power generation equipment installation, dust collector installation, air supply and exhaust equipment installation, pumping and drainage equipment installation, temporary facilities for dams, amusement facility installation, stage equipment installation, silo installation, multi-level parking equipment installation |
Thermal insulation | Thermal insulation of works or work equipment | Thermal insulation and urethane spraying insulation for air-conditioning and heating equipment, freezing and refrigeration equipment, power equipment, or equipment in the fuel industry, chemical industry, etc. |
telecommunications work | Installation of telecommunication facilities such as wired telecommunication facilities, wireless telecommunication facilities, network facilities, information facilities, and broadcasting machinery facilities | Wired telecommunications equipment construction, wireless telecommunications equipment construction, data communications equipment construction, information processing equipment construction, information collection equipment construction, information display equipment construction, broadcasting machinery equipment construction, TV radio interference prevention equipment construction |
landscape gardening | Construction work to create gardens, parks, green spaces, etc. by clearing land, planting trees, installing landscape stones, etc., greening roads, rooftops of buildings, etc., or restoring vegetation | Planting, ground cover work, landscape stone work, ground preparation work, park equipment work, plaza work, parkway work, waterscape work, rooftop greening work, green space cultivation work |
well drilling | Construction work to drill holes or wells using drilling equipment, etc., or construction work to install water pumping equipment, etc., in connection with such construction work | Drilling well construction, observation well construction, reduction well construction, hot spring drilling, well construction, perforation, oil drilling, natural gas drilling, pumping equipment construction |
fittings | Installation of wooden or metal fittings on structures | Metal fixture installation, sash installation, metal curtain wall installation, shutter installation, automatic door installation, wood fixture installation, fusuma (sliding door) installation |
Water supply facilities construction | Construction of facilities for water intake, purification, distribution, etc. for waterworks, industrial waterworks, etc., or installation of treatment facilities for public sewage system or basin sewage system | Water intake facility construction, water purification facility construction, water distribution facility construction, sewage treatment facility construction |
Fire Fighting Facility Construction | Installation of fire alarm equipment, fire extinguishing equipment, evacuation equipment, or equipment necessary for firefighting, or work to install such equipment on structures | Installation of indoor fire hydrants, sprinklers, fire extinguishing equipment using water spray, foam, nonflammable gas, evaporative liquid or powder, outdoor fire hydrants, power fire pumps, fire alarm equipment, electric leak fire alarms, emergency alarm equipment, metal evacuation ladders, rescue bags, slacklifts, escape bridges or smoke exhaust systems Installation of equipment |
Cleaning facility construction | Installation of human waste treatment or refuse disposal facilities | Refuse disposal facility construction, human waste treatment facility construction |
demolition work | Construction work involving the demolition of structures | Demolition of structures |
(Created by the author; Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)Description, examples, and classification of construction work)
Classification by licensing administrative agency (governor's license and minister's license)
There are two types of construction permits: "prefectural governor's permit" and "Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's permit.

Licensed by the Governor of the Prefecture
A person who operates a construction business by establishing a business office within the area of "one prefecture."
Even if there are multiple business offices, if all the business offices are located in one prefecture, the license is granted by the prefectural governor.
However, even if a company is not engaged in construction business only at its Tokyo office and has a Tokyo Governor's Permit, it is still possible to undertake construction work throughout Japan.

Licensed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
A person who operates a construction business with a business office in "two or more prefectures."
A construction company with multiple branches throughout Japan, but only operating a construction business in Tokyo, will be licensed by the Governor of Tokyo. Even if a construction company does not operate construction business only at its Tokyo office but has a license from the Governor of Tokyo, it is possible for the company to undertake construction work nationwide.

General Construction and Specific Construction
Construction permits are classified into two categories: general construction permits and specific construction permits.
When attempting to complete a large construction project, the construction is often executed in cooperation with subcontractors, often involving more than one contractor. The number of subcontractors tends to increase as the value of the construction contract increases.
In these large-scale projects involving multiple contractors, the responsibility of the prime contractor, which has a direct contract with the construction client, becomes heavier. Therefore, the prime contractor must be subject to more stringent licensing standards than the subcontractors. This is the "specific construction business" permit.
General construction
Except for the following "specified construction business", a general construction business permit is required.

specified construction business
A specific construction business permit is required if any of the following apply
- Contracting construction work directly from the construction client.
- When a subcontractor executes a construction project by concluding a subcontract for which the amount of subcontract proceeds (or the total amount if there are two or more subcontracts) is 45 million yen (70 million yen in the case of a construction project) or more for one directly undertaken construction project.
The amount of subcontract proceeds is determined based on whether the total amount of first-tier subcontract proceeds is 45 million yen (70 million yen in the case of a building construction project) or more, and does not include subcontract proceeds from second-tier subcontractors onward. In addition, even if a first-tier subcontractor signs a contract for a second-tier subcontract, a license as a specified construction business is not required.
(2) If a person who has obtained a license for a general construction business obtains a license for a specified construction business for "the construction business pertaining to said license," the license for a general construction business for said construction business for that person shall cease to be effective.

In other words, if your company does not undertake construction work as a prime contractor, a general construction business permit is sufficient. The classification between general and specific is based on the type of business.
For example, it is determined that electrical work requires a specific category because it executes a large construction project as a prime contractor, but landscaping work requires a general category if the work does not exceed 45 million yen.
Construction License Requirements
Let's start here to organize the requirements for obtaining a construction permit.
To obtain a construction permit,You must meet "all" of the following five requirements and not fall under "disqualification requirements".
Have an appropriate sales office
The company must have an appropriate business office capable of concluding construction contracts.
The requirement is to have a "dedicated" customer service area for the company's own use, where privacy is ensured. Virtual offices, etc. that do not have a customer service area will not be approved.
(2) A person who is competent enough to properly manage the business operations related to the construction business (Article 7, Item 1).
By requiring that the management team of a company meet certain human resource requirements, we aim to ensure proper management and prevent chain failures in the construction industry, which is different from other industries in that each construction project is made to order, the contract amount is large, and the contractor is liable for nonconformance for a long period of time after delivery of the object of the construction project. The objective is to ensure the proper management of the construction industry, the prevention of chain-reaction bankruptcies, and the stability of business operations.
Full-time" "full-time officers, etc." at the principal place of business and "full-time" "full-time engineers" at all places of business are required.
In the case of a corporation, one of its "officers, etc." who are "full-time," or in the case of a sole proprietorship, one of its or its controlling person'sOne of the following must apply
Full-time officers, etc. (persons responsible for managing business operations, etc.) of the applicant companyMust be a "full-time" person at the principal place of business.Therefore, as a general rule, it is not possible to serve as a representative director (including a sole director) of another company other than the applicant company, a representative member of a partnership, a representative director of a partnership, or a liquidator, or to engage in a private business elsewhere.
Also, even if they are in the same company, they may not concurrently serve as a managing architect, real estate agent, or other person who is required to be "full-time" by other laws and regulations, except in the case of the same business office.Conversely, it is possible to work concurrently within the same sales office.
Furthermore, it is not possible to serve as a full-time officer, full-time engineer, employee as stipulated in Article 3 of the Construction Industry Law Enforcement Order, or state-qualified or supervisory engineer for another construction business licensee. On the other hand, a single person can be a full-time director, etc. (manager, etc. of business operations) for two or more industries within the same company under the condition that the requirements are met.
- One of the full-time officers, etc. must be one of the following(Enforcement Regulation 7.1(a))
(1) Those with at least five years of experience as a business operation manager in the construction industry.
(2) A person who has experience of managing business operations as a person in a position equivalent to that of a business operation manager (limited to a person who has been delegated the authority to execute business operations) in the construction industry for five years or more. (2) A person who has experience of managing business operations as a person in a position equivalent to that of a business operation manager (limited to a person to whom the authority to execute business operations has been delegated) for at least five years in the construction industry.
(3) Those who have experience in assisting a business operation manager in a position equivalent to that of a business operation manager for at least six years in the construction industry.
A "person with experience as a manager in charge of business operations" means a corporate officer, individual business owner or manager, or other person in a position of external responsibility in terms of business transactions, such as branch manager or sales office manager, who has experience in overall management of business operations in the construction industry, including the execution of business operations. - One of the full-time officers, etc. must fall into one of the following categories, and must have experience in financial management (in the case of a construction company that has a license, limited to five or more years of experience in the construction business with the construction company concerned, or in the case of a person who operates a construction business seeking to obtain a license, limited to five or more years of experience in the construction business with the construction company concerned. The same shall apply hereinafter in this b). (b) The construction business operator, labor manager, and business manager shall be directly assisted by a person who has experience in construction business (limited to 5 years or more of experience in construction business in the case of a construction business operator seeking a license), a person who has experience in labor management, and a person who has experience in business operation, respectively.(Enforcement Regulation 7.1(b))
(1) Those who have at least two years' experience as a director, etc., and at least five years' experience as a director, etc., or in a position of responsibility second only to a director, etc. (limited to those in charge of financial management, labor management, or business operation) in the construction industry.
(2) Those with at least five years' experience as an officer and at least two years' experience as an officer, etc. in the construction industry. - Those certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as having a management system equivalent or superior to those listed in 1. 2. above (Article 7, Item 1 (a) or (b) of the Enforcement Regulations).
Have appropriate social insurance coverage
Businesses that are obligated to join the program must fall under any of the following categories.
(b) The applicant must have submitted a notification form in accordance with the provisions of the Enforcement Regulations of the Health Insurance Law with respect to all business establishments that fall under the applicable business establishments stipulated in the Health Insurance Law (the applicant must be covered by the appropriate health insurance depending on the size of the business).
(b) The applicant must have submitted a notification form in accordance with the Employees' Pension Fund Insurance Law (the applicant must be enrolled in the appropriate Employees' Pension Plan depending on the size of the business).
(c) The applicant is a person who has submitted a notification in accordance with the enforcement rules of the Employment Insurance Law with respect to all business establishments that fall under the category of business establishments of applicable businesses prescribed in the Employment Insurance Law (if they employ workers who work 20 hours or more per week).
Full-time engineers" must be placed at each business location (Article 2, Item 2).
The standard requires that each business office be staffed "full-time" with an engineer who has certain qualifications or experience in the construction business for which the license is sought. The purpose of this standard is to ensure the proper conclusion and performance of construction contracts by establishing a system in which construction business is conducted under the constant technical guidance of an engineer with expertise in construction work. Therefore, it is necessary to select a full-time engineer for the sales office who can assume the role of technical supervisor.
The "full-time engineer" here can be concurrently served by the above "full-time officers, etc.".
A person who falls under any of the following categories and who is full-time (engaged full-time and exclusively in his/her duties at the business office) must be appointed "at each business office".
(a) With regard to construction work related to the construction business for which a license is sought, a person who has graduated from a prescribed department, etc. of a high school (including a former vocational high school) (b) Those who have "work experience" for at least five years after graduation from a high school (including former vocational high schools) or at least three years after graduation from a university (including technical colleges and former vocational schools) with regard to construction work related to the construction business for which the license is sought. (a) Those who have "work experience" for at least 3 years after graduation from a university (including technical colleges and former vocational schools) with regard to construction work related to the construction business for which they are seeking permission.
(b) A person who has at least 10 years of "work experience" (regardless of academic background or qualifications) in construction work related to the construction business for which the license is sought. (same Article, item 2 (b))
(Note) With regard to electrical work and fire fighting facility work, only those who have been issued an electrician's license and fire fighting facility license, etc., under the Electrician Law and Fire Defense Law, respectively, may directly engage in certain types of work.
(c) Persons who are recognized as having knowledge, skills and techniques equal to or superior to those in (a) and (b).
(1) Those who have at least 5 years of "work experience" after passing the old vocational school graduation examination or at least 3 years of "work experience" after passing the old vocational school graduation examination in the designated subject.
(2) Persons who fall under the "Qualification" category (National Qualification Holder, etc.)
(3) Other persons approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism based on individual applications.
Have integrity (Article 3, Item 3).
It is designed to eliminate defective contractors. In the case of custom-built construction projects that require a long period of time from contract to completion and where the contract amount is high, transactions are conducted on the premise of trustworthiness of the contractor.
The requirement was established to ensure that the contractor has a system in place to eliminate fraudulent or dishonest acts in the conclusion and performance of the contract.
The definition of a lack of integrity is "an apparent act of fraud, embezzlement, or breach of the contract at the time of the construction contract.
If a corporation, etc. is a member of a crime syndicate or has had its license, etc. revoked due to fraudulent or dishonest acts in violation of the Architect Law or Building Lots and Buildings Transaction Business Law, and five years have not passed since the date of the final disposition, it will be deemed to not meet this requirement and will not be permitted to obtain a license.
(3) Have a financial basis or financial credit (item 4 of the same article).
In the construction industry, it is necessary to secure a certain amount of funds for business, such as for the purchase of materials and other preparation costs for the start of construction.
(2) A person who does not have sufficient financial resources or financial credit to fulfill a contract (except for those related to minor construction work) (2) The applicant must not be a person who clearly does not have sufficient financial resources or credit to fulfill the contract (except for those related to minor construction work).
Here, "having a financial basis or financial credit" means having a financial basis, etc. sufficient to fulfill the contractual agreement.
Specifically, if any of the following (1) through (3) apply, the company will be treated as conforming to these standards in principle.
(i) The amount of equity capital must be at least 5 million yen in the most recent fiscal year.
(ii) Ability to raise at least 5 million yen
(iii) Have a record of continuous operation under a permit for the preceding five years and currently hold a permit.
Since it is "any of (1) through (3)," it is not possible to use (1) and (2) together.
For example, if a company's equity capital was 4 million yen in its most recent financial statements, it cannot be treated as having a funding capacity of 1 million yen in cash, for a total of 5 million yen.
The amount of equity capital is defined as "total net assets" of at least 5 million yen on the most recent balance sheet.
The ability to raise funds is demonstrated, for example, by means of a "balance certificate" issued by a financial institution.
Disqualification requirements do not apply.
A license cannot be granted to a corporation if all of its officers, or to a sole proprietor if he/she meets any of the following disqualification requirements
- A person who has received a decision of commencement of bankruptcy proceedings and has not been reinstated
- Persons who are unable to properly perform the cognition, judgment and communication necessary to properly engage in construction work due to mental dysfunction (Article 8-2 of the Enforcement Regulations).
- A person whose license has been revoked due to fraudulent means, etc., and five years have not passed since the date of revocation.
- A person who, after receiving a notice of hearing on the grounds that he/she falls under item 3, has not yet completed 5 years from the date of notification after notifying the closure of his/her business in order to avoid having his/her license revoked.
- Those who have been ordered to suspend their business for causing harm to the public or are at great risk of causing harm to the public due to failure to properly execute construction work, or for dishonest acts in connection with a contract, etc., and the period of suspension has not yet expired.
- A person who has been sentenced to imprisonment without work or severer punishment, and five years have not elapsed from the date on which the execution of the sentence has been completed or the sentence has become no longer applicable.
- A person who has violated the provisions of the Construction Industry Act, the Building Standards Act, the Labor Standards Act, or other laws and regulations concerning construction work as specified by a Cabinet Order, or the Act on the Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Groups, or has committed a certain crime under the Penal Code, etc. and has been sentenced to a fine, and five years have passed since the execution of such sentence was completed or the sentence became no longer applicable (2) Persons who have not yet passed 5 years from the date of completion of the execution of the sentence or the date on which the sentence is no longer executed
- A person who has not passed five years since he/she ceased to be a Boryokudan Member or a Boryokudan Member.
- (iii) A person whose business activities are controlled by a Boryokudanin, etc.
Application Process for Construction Permit
Finally, we will explain the process of applying for a construction permit.
We will check (1) personnel requirements, (2) physical requirements, and (3) property requirements to determine if you are eligible to apply for a construction business license.
Our initial meeting is free of charge. We will first guide you through the general requirements for application and discuss with you whether you are eligible to apply for a construction business license and what type of license you should apply for.

As a result of (1), if you meet the requirements for application, we will provide you with an estimate of the fee amount.
If the client is satisfied with the estimate, a predetermined initiation fee will be charged.
If we accept your case, we will provide you with a list of required documents.
If necessary, we will consult with the prior government agency of application in advance.
If, after discussion, it becomes clear that the requirements do not apply and application is not possible, we will inform you of this and the initiation fee will be refunded.
If, as a result of discussions with the administrative agency, it is determined that the requirements are met, we will begin collecting various certificates and other documents. You can collect all the documents yourself, or we can obtain them on your behalf with a letter of attorney.
Once the necessary documents have been collected, we will prepare a complete application form.
Payment of the fee amount is due upon completion of the required documents and application package.
We will then file the application package with the competent administrative agency on your behalf.
The application will be reviewed by the administrative agency.
When additional documents are submitted or additional information is requested by the administrative agency, we will confirm with the client and respond in a timely manner.
A notice of permit will be mailed to the "principal place of business" without forwarding.
In the unlikely event that permission is not granted for some reason, we will refund the fee. (However, in the event that the application is denied due to special circumstances of the administrative agency, intentional misrepresentation by the client, or gross negligence, after all the procedures normally required by our office have been completed, no refunds will be made.
If there are any changes after the permit is granted, various change notifications are required.
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How was it?
Application for a construction permit is an important process to legally proceed with a business, and is an important procedure that demonstrates the reliability and stability of the business. The application must meet requirements, and there are detailed considerations such as the preparation of documents and the selection of a submitter.
This article explains in detail the basics of applying for a permit, the specific flow of the application, and points to note. Appropriate preparation will ensure a smooth application process. Let's first solidify the foundation for the development of your business.