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    Training on how to respond to the amendment of the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act

    Updated: July 2026, 4


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    In response to the amendment of the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act, we will conduct compliance training that needs to be shared within the company.
    On January 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the revised Administrative Scrivener Act, which was enacted at last year's ordinary Diet session, came into effect.

    　Changes due to legal revisions can be found here.

    Regarding the amendment to the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act
    A summary of the business regulations under the Administrative Scrivener Act (before amendment). In addition to the restrictions on business under Article 19, Article 1-2 (exclusive business such as preparation of documents to be submitted to government offices, etc.) is explained in detail in the red box, and Article 1-3 (non-exclusive business such as acting as an agent for licensing and permit procedures) is explained in the blue box.
    Summary of the revised provisions of the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act. Changes are highlighted in red and underlined. In addition to the restrictions on work in Article 19, the revisions include the addition of responsibilities to Article 1-3 (exclusive work) and the renumbering of Article 1-4 (non-exclusive work), among other points.
    Summary of key views regarding the Administrative Scrivener Act, including the content of interviews with the Local Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the fact that the scope of exclusive duties remains unchanged before and after the amendment, that consultation, investigation, and submission are not exclusive duties, the interpretation that electronic information input constitutes "creation," and that there are no plans to create guidelines.
    Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation's Viewpoint ①. This document provides examples of the scope of "consultation and investigation" that does not violate Article 19, Paragraph 1 of the Administrative Scrivener Act (e.g., gathering materials, compiling documents, managing progress). On the other hand, it explains, with reference to relevant government ministries and agencies, that adding information to an application form or giving specific instructions for its description constitutes "creation" and carries the risk of being illegal.
    Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation's Viewpoint ②. Explains the risks of non-administrative scriveners providing paid services for obtaining certification documents. The slide presentation includes a warning about the possibility that the creation of power of attorney documents may violate Article 1, Paragraph 3 of the amended Administrative Scrivener Act, and also highlights the dual penalty provision which could result in a fine of up to 100 million yen for the corporation as well.
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