Registered as a contractual business operator handling credit card numbers, etc.
Updated: July 2025, 11
A business that concludes a contract to handle credit card numbers, etc. is a business that enters into a contract (affiliate store contract) that authorizes retailers to handle credit card numbers, etc.
Businesses that have concluded contracts for handling credit card numbers, etc. are required to register with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry due to the enforcement of the revised Installment Sales Act.
The main targets for registration are acquirers who enter into contracts that allow member stores to handle credit cards, and payment processing agencies that have the same functions as acquirers.
As of the end of August 7, there are 10 registered businesses nationwide with this license.
We provide a variety of support for registering a business that has a contract to handle credit card numbers, etc.
The first enquiry is free of charge, so please contact us using the form below or by phone.
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▶ Document preparation
▶ Contact point with the competent Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (authority)
▶ Practice interview with authorities
▶ Attending interviews with authorities
▶ Advice regarding registration application
▶ Registration application agent
▶ Handling questions and amendments from authorities
▶ Submit change notification
▶Procedure for joining Japan Credit Association
Change registration
▶ Creating a change notification
▶ Submit change notification
Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm
① Total support for the entire flow
We provide total support for everything necessary for registration, including document preparation and dealing with authorities.
② Support from financial team
We respond quickly as a team, not as individuals.
③ Numerous financial licenses and approvals
Our professional staff with extensive know-how and experience will assist you, so you can quickly complete your registration application.
④ Reduce the burden on your company
Our professional staff will save you time and allow you to focus on your core business.
We will respond promptly and reliably.
Our motto is speed. We will handle your various applications promptly and reliably.
In the case of a tight schedule, we will conduct research, gather materials, and prepare documents simultaneously within the team.
We will deliver the documents well before the date you need them, so please feel free to contact us.
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Steps for application
Prior consultation
The authorities will confirm the application details.
Create and submit a business outline and conduct interviews with authorities.
Draft review
Submit the registration application documents (including reference materials) to the authorities.
The submitted materials will be reviewed by the authorities.
Main application
Submit formal registration application documents to the authorities.
The standard processing period is 2 months.
*For details, seeRegistration requirements, list of required documents, and procedure"Please refer to.
*If you also wish to join a credit association, we can provide separate support.
For the procedure to join the association,Joining the Japan Credit Association, etc."Please refer to.
Flow of registration
*Additional information for ④: The authorities will check all application documents and will receive multiple comments.
Registration period
Approximately 6 months ~ (including standard processing period)
*The period varies depending on the situation.
Remuneration amount, etc.
Support for registration of contract-entered businesses handling credit card numbers, etc.
Our company's fee: From 2,200,000 yen (tax included)
Registration tax: 150,000 yen
*In addition to the above, additional association membership fees will be incurred.
Contact us from here
Our company provides a variety of support for businesses aiming to apply for registration as a business that has entered into a contract to handle credit card numbers, etc., such as document preparation, contact with authorities, and advice regarding registration applications.
The first consultation is free, so please contact us using the form below or by phone.
The Tokyo Head Office will be responsible for supporting applications for registration as a contractual business handling credit card numbers, etc.
TEL: 03-5325-1355 (Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation Tokyo Head Office)
