To companies and those working in Tokyo
Policy-based directed credits against COVID-19
This is a financing loan ("emergency loan", "emergency refinancing", "crisis response loan") for small and medium-sized enterprises affected by COVID-19. The loan limit is 280 million yen and Tokyo Metropolitan Government will subsidize the credit guarantee fees.
Experts to provide advice on business challenges caused by COVID-19
Experts such as registered management consultants will be dispatched free of charge to SMEs affected by COVID-19 to provide advice on how to improve business, etc. (Up to four times per company. Services are free)
Small and medium-sized enterprises employees loans
In preparation for loss of income from business suspension due to COVID-19, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide interest-free loans to small and medium-sized enterprise employees (maximum 1 million yen).
Dispatch of experts on management issues caused by COVID-19
Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide consultation advice by sending a Labor and Social Security Attorney to small and medium-sized enterprise that utilize special measures such as the national employment adjustment subsidy due to COVID-19 (Free of charge up to 5 times per enterprise).
Implementing telework as a trial
For the small and medium-sized enterprises that are considering the implementation of telework, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will lend out terminals and tools free of charge, thus providing the opportunity to experience the merits and effects of telework.
Telework online seminar
In collaboration with Keidanren, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will organize online seminars introducing steps towards telework implementation.
Special consultation desk for SMEs
Consultation on cash flow and business management
Special consultation desk for sole proprietors including freelancers
Consultation on cash flow and business management (contract discrepancy etc)
Labor consultation hotline
Consultation on issues related to COVID-19 such as handling of paid leave, business suspension, workplace harassment, or withdrawn employment offer
Smooth Biz: The Tokyo model for new work styles and corporate activities
Smooth Biz initiatives such as telecommuting and staggered work hours are also effective against COVID-19. To help prevent the spread of infection, your cooperation is requested in moving ahead measures that were to be implemented during the Tokyo 2020 Games to address traffic congestion.