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.
You are welcome to use this service even if your challenges or legal issues are not yet fully defined. During the initial meeting, we will work together through discussion to clarify your concerns and identify the key issues.
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.
- For matters that do not require extensive research, the initial meeting alone may be sufficient to clarify the appropriate course of action. This service may also be used for a one-time question or as a professional second opinion.
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 clients requiring an ongoing partnership, we guarantee priority access to our firm’s resources, ensuring your requests take precedence over ad-hoc consultations.
Monthly Retainer Fee: From 55,000 JPY (tax included)
- Under the retainer agreement, we provide priority strategic advisory on ongoing regulatory, licensing, and operational matters. This encompasses routine email consultations, legal/regulatory document reviews, and continuous support tailored to your business.
- The scope of the retainer will be designed individually based on your business stage, expected workload, and frequency of consultation. Depending on the circumstances, we may propose an appropriate retainer structure following an introduction, an initial web meeting, or a spot consultation.
- Should your needs extend to online meetings, in-depth research, creation of formal deliverables, or other substantive execution tasks, we will provide a separate, tailored estimate based on the specific scope and required resources.
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. If you would like a preliminary confirmation regarding whether your matter may be within our scope and the general fee range, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form.