Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA)

JAEPA provides access for Australia's exporters and supports two-way investment.

The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) was signed on 8 July 2014. It entered into force on 15 January 2015.

Doing business with Japan

There are a number of factors to take into account including culture, politics and business etiquette before entering the Japan business market.

Through a range of in-market and Australian-based services, Austrade can help Australian companies:

  • familiarise themselves with local market conditions
  • develop export opportunities.

To learn more about visas, tax requirements, priority business and product sectors visit Doing business in Japan.

More information

For detailed information and the full text of the agreement, visit the JAEPA page on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) website.


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