Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in JPY.
- OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about JPY 22,500). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings.
- The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
- Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Local rules to check in Japan
OnlyPaw verifies your identity, service documents and knowledge test. Separately, paid pet care in Japan may involve local registrations or permits such as:
- 在留カード or 運転免許証 (Residence Card or Driver's Licence)
- My Number (マイナンバー) for tax reporting
- 動物取扱業登録 (Animal Handling Business Registration under 動物愛護法 — required for paid pet services in Japan)
- 動物取扱責任者 (Animal Handling Responsible Person) certification — 6 months relevant experience OR approved qualification
- Rabies vaccination certificate for personal pets (if boarding)
動物愛護管理法 (Animal Welfare Law) requires 動物取扱業 registration at your prefecture / city for any paid pet sitting, walking, boarding, or grooming. OnlyPaw's provider onboarding team helps you complete the Type 2 (保管) registration — expect 30-60 days processing.
These are general pointers, not legal advice — rules change, so confirm them with the relevant authorities before you start.
Cities in Japan
OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Japan, and the app shows customers the providers approved near them.
Tokyo (東京)Osaka (大阪)Yokohama (横浜)Nagoya (名古屋)Kyoto (京都)Fukuoka (福岡)Kobe (神戸)Sapporo (札幌)Sendai (仙台)Hiroshima (広島)
Pet care city guides: Tokyo
Provider FAQ — Japan
Do I need previous experience?
Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the pet-safety knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.
How much does OnlyPaw take?
OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about JPY 22,500). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
When do I get paid?
Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Can I offer more than one service?
Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.
What paperwork do I need in Japan?
動物愛護管理法 (Animal Welfare Law) requires 動物取扱業 registration at your prefecture / city for any paid pet sitting, walking, boarding, or grooming. OnlyPaw's provider onboarding team helps you complete the Type 2 (保管) registration — expect 30-60 days processing. These are general pointers, not legal advice — check the current rules with the authorities in Japan. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.
What does the knowledge test cover?
Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.
