To ensure our clients’ peace of mind, our office adopts a fixed-fee quotation system where the scope of work and total fees are clearly presented before the contract is signed. We will not charge additional fees for the agreed-upon scope of work without your prior consent.
- Note: If changes or additions to the scope of work arise after the engagement begins, we will consult with you and present a revised estimate for your approval.
- The fees listed below are standard guidelines. Final estimates may vary based on individual circumstances and complexity.
- All prices below include tax unless otherwise noted.
1. Initial Consultation & Spot Consulting
We organize current issues, identify regulatory and procedural points, and formulate a roadmap for necessary procedures.
Fee: 55,000 JPY (tax incl.) / 50 mins
- Conducted online (via Zoom, etc.).
- If you formally engage us for services (such as document creation or license application), this initial consultation fee will be credited toward the project fee.
2. Document Creation & Licensing Support (Project-Based Fees)
Based on the consultation, we provide a fixed-fee quote for each task. The following are standard guidelines (tax incl.). Fees may vary depending on difficulty and business scale.
Regulatory Analysis & Documentation
We organize key points and create documentation to explain new businesses in compliance with legal requirements.
- Drafting documents organizing basic facts for investment decisions: From 165,000 JPY
- Purpose: To organize points from regulatory and procedural perspectives, not to advise on the investment decision itself.
- Drafting Statements of Reasons / Regulatory Explanatory Materials: From 165,000 JPY
- Preparation of materials & support for pre-consultation with administrative agencies: From 110,000 JPY
Licensing & Incorporation Procedures
- Licensing & Notification Support (Medical Devices, Public Funding Designation, etc.): From 165,000 JPY
- Incorporation Support (Drafting Articles of Incorporation, Notarization): From 110,000 JPY
- Application for Establishment of a Medical Corporation: From 550,000 JPY
Contracts & Terms of Use
We support the preparation of documents reflecting industry regulations (Medical Care Act, PMD Act, etc.) and risk management, rather than using generic templates.
- Contract Review: From 165,000 JPY (Depends on volume/difficulty)
- Contract Drafting (New Creation): From 220,000 JPY
- We design clauses for dispute prevention and business defense, ensuring consistency between medical/scientific evidence and legal regulations.
- Drafting Terms of Use & Privacy Policies: From 110,000 JPY
3. Advisory & Ongoing Support (Retainer)
For corporate clients seeking continuous support, we prioritize our resources to ensure timely responses compared to spot requests.
Monthly Retainer Fee: From 55,000 JPY (tax incl.)
- The retainer primarily covers continuous consultation via email (e.g., sorting out minor points, simple checks), with a guideline of approximately 2 hours of work per month. (We will propose plans tailored to the expected workload.)
- Tasks such as Web meetings, in-depth research, or document creation are subject to separate estimates based on our spot rate (55,000 JPY / 50 mins).
Regarding Expenses (Actual Costs)
In addition to the professional fees above, the client is responsible for the following actual costs:
- Application fees & Statutory fees paid to government agencies (Revenue stamps, Registration taxes, etc.)
- Certificate acquisition costs (Certificates of Registered Matters, Tax payment certificates, etc.)
- Postage and Transportation expenses: At cost
- Research expenses (Purchase of literature, etc.): At cost (Consulted on a case-by-case basis)
We will provide an estimate of these expenses along with the quotation. Please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form.