楠本浩一 
Introduction
When starting a Toshigata Hire (urban hire vehicles) business, one unavoidable step is the license application.
Unless you pass the strict examination by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, you cannot begin operations.
In particular, we often hear the following voices from business owners aiming to launch Toshigata Hire(urban hire vehicles) services in Osaka:
- I chose a service because it was cheap at first, but later I was charged one additional fee after another.
- They prepared the documents, but in the end, I had to handle the coordination with the Transport Bureau myself.
- They supported me only up to the license, but the subsequent procedures required for starting operations were left to me.
- Although the license was approved, I had no idea how to actually manage the business afterward.
Many of those who experienced such problems thought it’s the same no matter which Gyosei-shoshi (administrative scrivener) you hire. However, in reality, each Gyosei-shoshi office differs significantly in its specialized fields, fee structures, and support approach.
・Toshigata Hire Opened（Our office supports you in obtaining a permit for Toshigata Hire）
・Toshigata Hire Specialized Legal Advisory Service
１．Our Office’s Feature ① – Full Service with No Additional Fees
At our office, we provide a full-service package that includes all the necessary work within the initial estimate we present.
When applying for a new license, the process requires far more than simply preparing the application documents. It involves a wide range of related tasks, such as:
| １ | Selecting the operating area |
| ２ | Selecting garages and offices |
| ３ | Selecting business-use vehicles |
| ４ | Appointing operation managers and maintenance managers |
| ５ | Preparing the business plan |
| ６ | Supports the success of the Executive Legal Compliance Examination |
| ７ | Preparing garage layout drawings with CAD |
| ８ | Obtaining the business-use notification form and preparing/submitting the start-up notification after license approval |
Unless all of these are completed, it is not possible to successfully launch a Toshigata Hire business.
In many general Gyosei-shoshi offices, these tasks are treated as additional fees.
As a result, business owners often find themselves in the situation of I thought it was cheap at first, but it ended up being expensive.
At our office, we never come back later and say, “That will cost extra.”
Everything necessary for starting your business is fully covered in the initial estimate we provide.
２．Costs Excluded – Transparent and Honest Explanation
While we provide full services with no additional fees, there are certain costs that, by law or due to being outside the scope of Gyosei-shoshi services, will inevitably occur.
① Registration License Tax (¥30,000 for a new license application)
This is a fee paid directly to the government. Regardless of which Gyosei-shoshi you hire, the business operator must bear this cost.
② Vehicle Registration for Business-Use (Green License Plate)
To start a Toshigata Hire business, changing to a business-use license plate (green plate) is mandatory.
At our office, we obtain and provide you with the business-use notification form. In most cases, the actual license plate change procedure will be carried out by the car dealership. Therefore, this cost is not included in our professional fees.
By clearly separating the scope of our services from external costs that are unavoidable, we ensure a transparent and reliable fee structure that gives our clients peace of mind.
３．Our Office’s Strengths② – Specialization in the Transport Industry
Our office is specialized exclusively in the transport industry—Toshgata Hire, charter buses, and trucks.That is our greatest strength, and the reason clients trust us.
Most Gyosei-shoshi just shuffle papers and call it “expertise.” But for transport permits, paperwork alone means nothing.
Without solid planning—yard selection, vehicle compliance, driver management—you will fail inspections and burn money.
We don’t just file forms. We design your business for success and secure permits with zero unnecessary costs.
While others hide behind the word “specialist,” we prove it with over 40 successful permits in Osaka alone.
Applications for transport business licenses such as Toshigata Hire, chartered buses, and trucks require more than just preparing documents. Practical foundations directly related to operations—such as garage and vehicle requirements, personnel allocation, and compliance systems—are strictly examined. Therefore, specialized knowledge and experience are essential.
In addition, our office supports the success of the Executive Legal Compliance Examination by offering one-on-one private study sessions.
For Toshigata Hire license applications, it is a mandatory requirement that executives pass this examination. However, many business owners are extremely busy with their daily operations and cannot allocate enough time for studying.
To address this, we have condensed past exam trends and essential practical points into a focused program that enables efficient preparation in a short time. Even clients who previously felt uncertain about the exam can now take it with confidence.
Gyosei-shoshi offices that do not specialize in transport and only handle it “on the side” cannot fully cover this level of expertise.
Our office has supported numerous Toshigata Hire license applications, particularly in Osaka. With this wealth of successful cases, we can provide reliable and precise support in both requirement assessment and application procedures.
In particular, we have supported over 40 new permit applications for Toshigata Hire to date. With the expertise backed by this extensive experience and proven track record, you can entrust your business to us with confidence.
４．Our Office’s Feature ③ — On-site Inspection & Interview Support
In the process of obtaining a new license for Toshigata Hire, not only the document screening but also on-site inspection by Transport Bureau officials and an interview with the company president are mandatory. During the on-site inspection, the layout and usage of garages, offices, and rest facilities are thoroughly examined, while in the interview, the president’s understanding of the business and attitude toward compliance are scrutinized. These are major hurdles in obtaining approval.
Our office provides the following support to help clients confidently overcome these steps:
① Pre-check for on-site inspections
We identify key points that inspectors tend to focus on during site visits regarding the layout and usage of garages and offices, and provide advice for improvements in advance.
② Pre-meeting preparation for interviews
Based on our accumulated expertise, we conduct pre-meetings covering frequently asked questions and expected responses at Transport Bureau interviews, so that clients can be fully prepared and attend with confidence.
③ Accompaniment during inspections and interviews
On the day itself, our office’s Gyosei-shoshi will accompany you on-site to facilitate smooth communication. Even in situations where applicants may feel nervous, the presence of a professional allows them to respond with confidence.
This kind of support is possible precisely because our office specializes in the transportation industry. We do more than just handle paperwork — our greatest strength lies in providing thorough, on-the-ground support to ensure clients succeed in the actual examination process.
５．Our Office’s Strengths④ – Consulting Support for Garages and Vehicles
One of the most common failures when launching a Toshigata Hire business is entering into contracts for unsuitable garages or unsuitable vehicles.
The garage does not meet the licensing requirements for Toshigata Hire.
The vehicles cannot be used for Toshigata Hire.
If you entrust this process to an Gyosei-shoshi who is not familiar with these requirements, or if you try to handle it on your own, problems may arise after the garage has already been rented or after the vehicles have been purchased. In the worst cases, vehicles purchased on loan contracts may not qualify for conversion to commercial plates, resulting in major financial losses.
At our office, we provide prior consulting to prevent such risks:
- On-site inspection and compliance check of potential garages
- Specification checks before vehicle purchase
- Coordination and support with dealers and real estate agents
Furthermore, our office prepares garage layout drawings using CAD.
Some offices create simple diagrams using Excel or PowerPoint, but these cannot accurately reflect capacity or dimensions, often resulting in deficiencies being pointed out during the review process.
By using CAD, we can:
- Accurately reflect the shape and dimensions of the garage
- Calculate exactly how many vehicles can be parked and where
- Verify in advance whether the garage complies with licensing requirements
This enables highly precise simulations, preventing major risks such as renting a garage that cannot accommodate the necessary number of vehicles or discovering that the layout is non-compliant after the fact.
In this way, our office does more than just prepare application documents—we provide on-site support to prevent costly mistakes.
６．Our Office’s Strengths⑤ – Reliable Operations with a Four-Member Team
Our office operates with a four-member team, including the representative Gyosei-shoshi.
In contrast, many Gyosei-shoshi offices are run by just one person, which often carries the following risks:
- They are too busy with other tasks and cannot respond promptly.
- Operations stop due to illness or unexpected circumstances.
- Inquiries are delayed because the scrivener is out of the office.
At our office, having a multi-member structure allows us to provide fast and uninterrupted service. For every client who entrusts us with their case, we maintain a system where someone is always available to follow up. This ensures you will never face problems such as being unable to make contact or having your procedures delayed.
Furthermore, by dividing roles within the team, we are able to respond flexibly to complex cases and urgent matters.
Rather than depending solely on individual ability, our office is built on the combined strength of the team, which is one of our greatest advantages.
７．Our Office’s Feature ⑥ — Post-License Operational Support (Advisory Contracts)
Obtaining the license is not the goal, but the starting point of your business.
Once operations officially begin, daily operational management and compliance audits will immediately follow.
Many business owners face concerns such as:
- Not knowing how to conduct or record driver roll calls (TENKO).
- Anxiety about building a daily operational system that will stand up to audits.
- Uncertainty in preparing and managing driver daily logs.
Our office provides continuous support through advisory contracts, offering:
- Provision of roll-call and daily log formats, along with hands-on guidance.
- Proprietary checklists and internal audit services to prepare for government inspections.
- Introductions to safety equipment suppliers, such as automated roll-call devices, drive recorders, and digital tachographs.
- Preparation of accident reports and assistance with administrative explanations in the event of an incident.
- Guidance on improving driver working hours and duty times in line with the “Improvement Standards Notification.”
- Support for the preparation of performance and business condition reports.
This support is not based on mere textbook knowledge. It is provided because our representative has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the transportation industry, enabling us to give truly practical and effective guidance.
Operational management and audit compliance cannot be handled through legal knowledge alone. Without real-world experience, it is impossible to deliver the necessary advice or create a workable management system.
This is why our office provides advisory services not as mere paperwork specialists, but as a partner who is deeply familiar with the realities of the field, walking alongside business owners.
８．Comparison with Other Offices
While many Gyosei-shoshi offices handle a wide range of fields such as inheritance, visas, and construction, our office specializes exclusively in transportation industries such as Toshigata Hire, chartered buses, and trucks.
Because of this specialization, we have been able to accumulate extensive practical know-how and up-to-date information specific to the transportation sector, enabling us to provide more comprehensive and tailored support.
９．Voices from Our Clients
１０．Fee Guide
| Full package for new permit application | 600,000 yen | tax excluded, registration license tax not included, no additional fees |
| Advisory contract | from 40,000 yen per month | tax excluded, includes daily system setup and inspection support |
Note: Registration license tax and costs for switching to commercial license plates are not included.
１１．In Conclusion
Our office has supported over 40 new permit applications for Toshigata Hire in Osaka to date. Based on this extensive track record, we provide reliable and solid support, ensuring that our clients can confidently start their business operations.
In the Toshigata Hire business, the real challenge is not just obtaining the permit, but managing operations after the permit is granted.
If you decide based only on price, you may end up bearing far greater burdens than expected. Moreover, many Gyosei-shoshi offices handle a wide range of fields such as inheritance, visas, or construction permits. However, such offices are often unable to fully respond to the unique practices and examination standards of the transportation industry. That is why entrusting your application to Gyosei-shoshi specializing exclusively in transportation is the shortest and most reliable route to starting your business with confidence.
At our office, we support business owners with a comprehensive structure that includes:
- Full service with no additional fees
- Reliable expertise specializing in the transportation industry
- Consulting from the stage of selecting garages and vehicles
- Ongoing advisory support after the permit is granted
Especially in Osaka, we have supported numerous Toshigata Hire permit applications. Backed by this proven track record, we can provide solid and trustworthy support so you can confidently start your business.
If you are looking for Gyosei-shoshi you can trust with peace of mind, please feel free to consult with us.