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Updated: July 2026, 9
We handle complex financial licensing quickly and with confidence and a proven track record.
Common concerns regarding financial licensing and how we provide support.
We provide comprehensive support, starting from the point where you're unsure where to begin.
(Available nationwide)
List of applicable licenses and services
- Central management of financial permits
- Registered as a Type 1 Financial Instruments Business
- Type 2 Financial Instruments Business Registration
- Investment management business registration
- Investment Advisory and Agency Registration
- Notification of special business operations for qualified institutional investors, etc.
- Qualified Institutional Investor Registration
- Response to merger of Investment Trust Association and Advisory Association
- Financial services intermediary registration
- Launching a crowdfunding business
- Registered as a money transfer business operator
- Notification and registration of prepaid payment instrument issuers
- Registered as a cryptocurrency exchange business
- Registered as an electronic payment agent
- Money lending business registration
- Registered as a credit purchasing agent
- Registered as a contractual business operator handling credit card numbers, etc.
- Financial internal audit support
- Comprehensive internal audit support for insurance companies and agencies
- AML/CFT support (anti-money laundering support)
What licenses and permits are required? Main financial licenses and permits and the types of businesses they cover.
| Approval and License | When undertaking such a business | Main application destination |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 financial instruments transaction business | Buying and selling/brokering highly liquid securities such as stocks and corporate bonds (securities companies, etc.) | Finance Bureau |
| Type 2 financial instruments transaction business | Self-offering and handling of fund shares, buying and selling and brokering of trust beneficiary rights, etc. | Finance Bureau |
| Investment management business | Management of assets entrusted by investors (such as fund assets) | Finance Bureau |
| Investment advisory/agency business | Advice on the value of securities and investment decisions based on an investment advisory agreement. | Finance Bureau |
| Special operations for qualified institutional investors, etc.(notification) | Private placement and management of funds targeting qualified institutional investors, etc. | Finance Bureau |
| Funds transfer business | Remittance services provided by businesses other than banks | Finance Bureau |
| Prepaid payment instrument issuing business | Issuance of prepaid cards and electronic money (for those usable only within the company, notification is required when the unused balance exceeds a certain amount). | Finance Bureau |
| Cryptocurrency exchange business | Buying, selling, and exchanging crypto assets, as well as mediating and managing them. | Finance Bureau |
| Electronic payment agency business | Services that obtain bank account information on behalf of users, and services that convey instructions for money transfers. | Finance Bureau |
| Money lending business | The business of lending money or acting as an intermediary for such transactions. | prefectures※ |
| Financial services intermediary business | With a single registration, you can mediate across various products such as banking, securities, insurance, and lending. | Finance Bureau |
| Credit purchase agency | Credit card issuance and deferred payment (installment payment) services for individual product purchases. | Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Contracting business that handles credit card numbers, etc. | Businesses that enter into credit card handling agreements with member stores (such as payment processing companies) | Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry |
- Performing tasks that require registration or notification without registration may be considered a violation of the law and subject to penalties.
- *If you are a moneylender and have offices in two or more prefectures, you must apply to the Regional Finance Bureau.
- The above is a general guideline. Depending on the business scheme, multiple licenses and permits may be required, or none may apply. Please consult us if you are unsure.
Common license combinations
We often receive enquiries about combining the following licenses and permits:
We may be able to accommodate some of the other permits and permits, so please contact us separately.
Frequently asked questions regarding licenses and permits
| Real estate related | Real estate trading business / Real estate investment advisory business (general and comprehensive) Apartment management business / Real estate specific joint venture / Real estate appraisal business |
| Construction related | Construction industry/architect office/construction consultant/surveying industry |
| Other Information | Security business/Secondhand goods dealer |
Guide to the centralized management of financial licenses and permits
Is your company's compliance measures regarding licenses and permits sufficient?
Financial-related licenses and permits (mainly financial instruments trading businesses) have the following characteristics:
- After obtaining a license, there will be surprise financial on-site inspections.
- There are many different structures that need to be established after obtaining a license (organizational structure, legal documents, legal books, internal regulations, etc.).
- There are several notifications that must be made after obtaining a license (changes to the articles of incorporation, parent corporation, etc., changes to business procedures, etc.).
- There are many revisions to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other related laws and regulations, and each time such revisions occur, it becomes necessary to review the internal control system, etc.
While obtaining financial permits and licenses opens up new business opportunities, such as making it easier to record large sales,Depending on the results of the financial branch inspection, there is a possibility of severe consequences such as administrative penalties.As a result,Risk of negative impact on the credibility of the entire company.
In addition, there are many things to be done after obtaining a license, and many of the required notifications are unique to the financial field.There is a tendency for procedures and legal matters to be overlookedThis is a necessary permission.
Nowadays, when compliance is being called out loudly, mainly major companies,
"Let's review the management of financial permits and licenses to make them more effective."
"Let's create a system that can withstand on-site financial inspections as soon as possible."
This movement is progressing rapidly.
You can outsource all your troublesome license management needs.
Our company provides a service that centrally manages the dates and information of financial licenses and permits held by companies, and handles all related procedures on their behalf.
If you can outsource the management of financial permits, which are different from other permits, to us,We can complete the procedures cheaply and reliably while minimizing the burden on your company..
Our offices are located in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.Based inAvailable nationwideHas become.
We also provide support for managing financial permits for companies with multiple locations across Japan.We utilize our know-how on the responses and procedural flows required for each region, jurisdiction, and person in charge to provide speedy advance preparation, coordination with authorities, and application support.This can be achieved.
We provide one-stop support even after you obtain the necessary licenses and permits.
Solving the challenges of financial licensing,
Let's take the first step to accelerate your business.
Please start with a free consultation and let us know your situation.
Support flow
Example: Type II Financial Instruments Business
*The support process varies depending on the licenses and permits, so please check each page for details.
① Consultation → Estimate
The first consultation is free.
Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form.
We will then provide advice after confirming the current situation through a face-to-face or online interview.
During the interview, we will discuss your current situation and expectations in detail, and provide you with an estimate at a fair price.
② Application
If you agree with the price and service provided in the estimate, please apply.
Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge.
③Create a summary and have a preliminary interview at the Finance Bureau
We will advise you on establishing the internal systems necessary for the application, create a summary document that will serve as the basis for the registration application, and conduct a preliminary interview at the Finance Bureau.
④Create the application form and submit the application
Submit the application to the competent finance bureau or finance office.
We also manage deadlines during the registration review period.
Approximate price
| Support content | Remuneration amount (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Application for registration as a Type II financial instruments business (trust beneficiary rights) | 1,100,000 Yen ~ |
| Application for registration as a Type II financial instruments business (fund) | 2,200,000 Yen ~ |
| Investment advisory and agency business registrationIn addition, a registration license tax of 150,000 yen and a business guarantee deposit of 500 million yen are required. | 1,100,000 Yen ~ |
| Special operations for qualified institutional investors, etc. | 220,000 Yen ~ |
| Money lending business registration application | 385,000 Yen ~ |
| Type I Financial Instruments Business, Investment Management Business, Money Transfer Business, Prepaid Payment Instruments, Electronic Payment Service, Crypto Asset Exchange Business, Financial Services Intermediary Business, Credit Purchase Intermediary Business, Credit Card Number Handling Contract Provider | Please provide an estimate in advance. |
- By limiting the content, scope, and duration of the support, it is also possible to adjust the amount of compensation.
- Please consult with your representative regarding payment timing and success-based fees.
- For fees regarding business reports, change notifications, internal audits, etc., after acquisition, please refer to the fee schedule (finance).
Benefits of requesting
Strategic license acquisition support that looks ahead to business growth after obtaining permits and licenses.
By requesting us,We can prepare long-term, strategic documents and obtain licenses with a view to operations after obtaining licenses and permits..
Of course, it is possible to complete the procedures on your own, but you may end up having trouble later on if the business method manual or company regulations are out of sync with the actual work you want to do.
Document creation made easy
Before applying, please check the application form and internal regulations.You need to create a lot of paperwork.
Some documents are voluminous, 30 to 40 pages long, so if you are going through the process yourself, you may have a hard time creating the documents.
Depending on the accuracy of the documents, the examination may not proceed smoothly.In some cases, authorities have tacitly encouraged us to seek expert opinion., it may take extra time to obtain a license.
Has a track record of registration, knowledge, know-how, etc.
Our company hasWe have a track record of obtaining financial licenses and permits, as well as knowledge and know-how..
In particular, businesses such as “financial instruments trading industry”Highly specialized fieldHowever, there are only a handful of professionals with real experience.
We will first listen to what business you would like to undertake, and then provide comprehensive support, from advice on establishing a system to the actual registration application procedures.
It is difficult for busy business owners to properly interpret and apply unfamiliar laws.
As legal experts, we will reduce your burden.
Fast Response
Our motto is fast response.
We have established dedicated teams for each project.
By systematizing it, we can respond quickly.
We handle your applications swiftly and reliably.
Free consultation
Consultation before making a request is free of charge.
Solving the challenges of financial licensing,
Let's take the first step to accelerate your business.
Please start with a free consultation and let us know your situation.
Customer Reviews
Latest customer testimonials
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