We will review and confirm the feasibility of your inquiry and provide an estimate of the expected scope of work and approximate costs in advance.
No fees will be incurred at this stage.
Please first submit a brief overview via the inquiry form. After reviewing the details, we will inform you of whether the matter is within our scope, the anticipated scope of services, and an estimated cost range.
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.)
*Depending on the nature of your consultation, the session length may be adjusted in 10-minute increments at JPY 11,000 (tax included) per 10 minutes.
Value Provided in This Session
- Regulatory Assessment: Identify key legal considerations and potential hurdles for your business model under Japanese regulations.
- Compliance Mapping: Determine necessary licenses and administrative procedures, clarifying critical requirements for the initial phase.
- Strategic Roadmap: Propose an actionable roadmap and prioritize practical steps for successful business execution in the Japanese market.
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 consultations from the second session onward: For additional questions or progress updates, the standard session is 30 minutes at JPY 33,000 (tax included). Depending on the nature of the consultation, the session length may be adjusted in 10-minute increments at JPY 11,000 (tax included) per 10 minutes.
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.
Contact Form
Please submit a brief overview of your inquiry through the form below. It is perfectly fine if your thoughts are not yet fully organized. Bullet points are welcome.
Preferred meeting dates are required only if you are requesting a paid consultation. For pre-engagement inquiries or preliminary scope confirmation, you may leave the preferred date field blank.
We will review your request and contact you, generally within three business days, regarding whether the matter appears to be within our scope, what the next step would be, whether a paid consultation is necessary, or whether coordination with another professional may be appropriate.