This page provides an organized and easy-to-understand list of service categories classified under “Provision of Services” for the Japan Unified Supplier Qualification.
The list is compiled based on the official Application Entry Manual issued by the Japanese government.
Selecting the correct service category is extremely important when applying for the qualification.
If the wrong category is chosen, your company may not be eligible to participate in certain procurement opportunities.
🗂️ Service Categories (Provision of Services)
※This list has been edited and reorganized by our office based on the official manual. Please always check the latest information on the Japanese Government Procurement Portal.
| Service Category | Code | Examples (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising & Promotion | 301 | Advertising, promotion, media production, video creation, film, PR activities, event planning |
| Photography & Drafting | 302 | Photography, drafting, design, blueprint preparation, bookbinding |
| Research & Analysis | 303 | Research, surveys, measurement, certification, statistics, traffic surveys, market studies, cultural heritage surveys, inspections, land surveying |
| Information Processing | 304 | Data processing, data entry, data creation, backup, system maintenance, software maintenance, statistical processing, aggregation, media conversion |
| Translation / Interpretation / Transcription | 305 | Translation, interpretation, transcription, document preparation |
| Software Development | 306 | Programming, system development, web system construction, app development, network design and maintenance |
| Facility / Venue Rental | 307 | Rental of meeting rooms and event venues, equipment setup |
| Leasing | 308 | Rental of office equipment, computers, vehicles, plants, animals, IT devices, medical devices, event equipment, buildings, bedding, plants, and other items |
| Building & Facility Maintenance | 309 | Building management, facility maintenance, monitoring, cleaning, landscaping, security, waste disposal, pest control, equipment maintenance, telephone exchange operations |
| Transportation | 310 | Taxi/hire car arrangements, packing, transportation, warehousing, travel-related services |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 311 | Maintenance of automobiles, other vehicles, aircraft, helicopters |
| Ship Maintenance | 312 | Maintenance and inspection of ships |
| Electronic Publishing | 313 | Electronic publishing, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM production |
| Maintenance of Defense Equipment | 314 | Maintenance of defense-related weapons, communication devices, aircraft equipment, naval equipment, medical and rescue equipment |
| Other Services | 315 | Medical administration tasks, specimen testing, radiation film badge measurement, outsourced operations, registration-related services, and other service contracts |
📘 Reference
・Application Guidelines for Supplier Qualification (June 2025 Edition)
・Government of Japan Procurement Portal — Business Item List
🔍 Important Points When Selecting a Service Category
Service-related categories cover a wide range of activities, and boundaries between categories can overlap.
To avoid misclassification, consider the following:
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The actual content of the service your company provides
(e.g., software development vs. data processing) -
The scope of the contract
(research, analysis, operational work, etc.) -
The contract type
(outsourcing, leasing, maintenance, etc.) -
Whether your service meets the specifications required by the contracting agency
If the classification is unclear, contacting the government agency in advance is recommended for accurate selection.
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Reviewing applicable business categories
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