Spot Consultations Welcome
In addition to ongoing advisory (retainer) services, our office actively accepts one-off “spot” consultations. Whether you wish to “start by organizing legal requirements and key issues” or “understand the overall roadmap for administrative procedures,” our spot consultation service is an ideal starting point.
- Inquiries regarding quotations or confirmation of scope are welcome at no cost (no meeting required).
Initial Consultation (Spot Consulting)
Initial consultations prior to formal engagement are generally provided as a paid service (Spot Consulting). From the perspectives of regulations, administrative procedures, and business operations, we analyze your current challenges and present a practical roadmap.
Fee: JPY 55,000 (tax included) / 50 minutes Format: Online (via Zoom, etc.)
Value Provided in This Session
- Risk Assessment: Identification of legal requirements and key issues in your business model.
- Regulatory Overview: Clarification of necessary licenses/permits and administrative procedures.
- Strategic Roadmap: Development of next steps and prioritization.
Important Notes Regarding Scope of Service
- Preliminary Diagnosis: The primary purpose of this session is preliminary assessment and issue organization based on information obtained within the limited time.
- Research Policy: For matters requiring extensive investigation, we will advise on what research and procedures are necessary (i.e., formulating a research strategy). Please note that detailed investigation and hands-on execution will be quoted and handled separately.
- Fee Credit: Should you formally engage us for services (e.g., document drafting, research, permit applications) following this consultation, the initial consultation fee will be deducted from the final project fee.
- Follow-up Plan (Returning Clients Only): We offer a short session for additional questions or progress checks (30 minutes: JPY 33,000 / tax included).
Confidentiality (Statutory Duty)
Certified Administrative Procedures Specialists are subject to a strict statutory duty of confidentiality under Japanese law (Article 12 of the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act). Violations are subject to criminal penalties. Your new business ideas, non-public technical information, and internal company matters will never be disclosed to third parties. Confidentiality is strictly maintained even at the inquiry stage (before formal engagement), so please consult with confidence.
- Upon request, we can execute a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the meeting.
Application Form
Please submit an outline of your inquiry and up to three preferred dates via the form below. We will review your request and contact you—generally within three business days—regarding acceptance and scheduling.
- Regarding Preferred Dates: To allow for preliminary research, please select dates at least one week from today and provide up to three options.
Notice Regarding New Engagement Capacity To maintain a consistently high standard of service, we limit the number of new engagements each month. Once our monthly capacity is reached, new projects may be scheduled to begin in the following month (waitlist basis). Thank you for your understanding..