SAPPORO HELP DESK for Foreign Residents Free Professional Consultations

Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), lawyers and tax accountants will accept consultations with foreign nationals residing in Hokkaido.
Organizers: City of Sapporo, Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation, Legal Service Network for Foreigners in Sapporo, Hokkaido Immigration Procedures Consultation
In cooperation with Hokkaido Certified Public Tax Accountants Association
*To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the dates shown below are subject to change. Please refer to the latest news.
*It has been decided that the seminar scheduled on June 27 will be postponed.

Consultations & Seminars for FY2020

Date(s) Time(s) Main Consultants/Seminar Themes Materials/Flyers
2020. Apr. 17 (Fri.) 13:00～16:00 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
2020. Jun. 27 (Sat.) 13:00～16:00 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
2020. Aug. 22 (Sat.) 13:00～16:00 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
2020. Oct. 2 (Fri.) 13:00～16:00 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
2020. Dec. 5 (Sat.) 13:00～14:30 Seminar (reservation necessary) Flyer
14:30～17:30 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
2021. Feb. 12 (Fri.) 13:00～18:00 Tax Accountants　＊Tax Return Flyer
2021. Feb. 13 (Sat.)
10:00～16:00 Tax Accountants　＊Tax Return Flyer
13:00～16:00 Gyosei shoshi (Administrative Procedures Specialists), Lawyers, Tax Accountants Flyer
  • ※ Consultations can be conducted in English or Japanese.
  • ※Your personal information will be kept confidential.
  • ※30 minutes maximum per consultation.

Venue

Sapporo International Communication Plaza (Sapporo MN bldg. 3F, Kita 1-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku Sapporo)

Consultants

Gyosei shoshi：Hokkaido Immigration Procedures Consultation

Gyosei shoshi (Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialists, or Administrative Scriveners) provide consultations relating to procedures when updating and changing residential status, starting a business, and more.
Watari Adiministrative Solicitor Office (Secretariat)　 TEL: 011-206-4942

Lawyers：Legal Service Network for Foreigners in Sapporo

This is a network of lawyers that supports foreigners on legal matters such as divorce, inheritance, traffic accidents, etc.
TEL: 011-204-9535 (Mon. to Fri., 10:00-17:00)

Tax Accountants：Hokkaido Certified Public Tax Accountants' Association

Certified Tax Accountants provide tax consultations (e.g. tax return procedu+C2:C10rs, tax registration for founding a company, etc.)
TEL: 011-621-7101