Fees

FEES

Fees

The fees below are general estimates for our main services.

Before accepting an engagement, we review the details of your request and the work required, then explain the proposed scope, estimated fee, and expected timeframe.
Initial consultations and estimates are free of charge.

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International Document Certification

Apostille & Authentication

Apostille or Authentication of Official Seals for Public Documents

From ¥16,500 (tax included)

For one type of Japanese public document, we review the requirements and handle the appropriate certification procedure.

Notary fees, certificate costs, domestic and international postage, and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. Requirements vary by destination country and receiving authority, so we confirm the appropriate procedure before accepting the engagement.

02

Japanese-English Translation

Translation & Translation Certificates

Japanese–English Translation and Translation Certificate for Overseas Submission

From ¥11,000 (tax included, per document)

We review the document type, volume, requirements of the receiving authority, and the required format of the translation certificate before proceeding.

The final fee depends on the document type, length, complexity, required format, and deadline. Postage and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately.

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Contracts & Agreements

Contract Drafting & Review

Contract Review

From ¥22,000 (tax included)

For a standard contract of up to approximately 10 pages, we review the clauses, identify key points, and suggest revisions where appropriate.

Drafting a New Contract

From ¥33,000 (tax included)

For one standard contract, the fee includes organizing the transaction terms, preparing the draft, and up to two rounds of revisions.

Drafting an Agreement or Memorandum

From ¥22,000 (tax included)

We review the agreed terms or proposed contractual changes and prepare a standard agreement or memorandum.

Fees may vary depending on the number of pages, transaction details, complexity of the clauses, schedules or attachments, number of revisions, and deadline. English-language and highly specialized contracts are quoted individually.

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Formal Notices

Demand Letters & Formal Notices

Drafting a Demand Letter or Formal Notice

From ¥22,000 (tax included)

We review the relevant background and your requested outcome, then prepare a draft suitable for sending through Japan Post’s Certified Content Mail service. One standard round of revisions is included.

Review of Your Existing Draft

From ¥11,000 (tax included)

We review the wording, content, and formal presentation of a draft that you have prepared.

Drafting and Mailing Arrangements

From ¥27,500 (tax included)

In addition to preparing the draft, we format the document for Japan Post’s Certified Content Mail service and arrange the mailing procedure.

Postage and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. Fees may vary depending on the volume of materials, number of recipients, length of the document, additional revisions, and urgency.

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Secondhand Dealer License

Secondhand Dealer License Applications

Individual Application

From ¥44,000 (tax included)

This fee is based on a standard application involving one business location.

Corporate Application

From ¥55,000 (tax included)

This fee is based on a standard corporate application involving one business location.

Online Sales URL Notification and Supporting Materials

From ¥11,000 (tax included)

This fee applies when requested together with the license application.

Change Notification or License Amendment

From ¥11,000 (tax included)

This fee is based on one straightforward change.

Application fees, certificate costs, postage, transportation, and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. Fees may vary depending on the number of corporate officers, business locations, online sales URLs, and the details of the application.

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Garage Certificate

Garage Certificate (Shako Shomei)

Core Service Area: Preparation, Filing, and Collection

¥11,000 (tax included)

For standard applications in Chuo, Chiyoda, Bunkyo, Taito, Toshima, Shinjuku, Kita, Arakawa, and Sumida wards, the service includes document preparation, filing with the relevant police station, and collection.

Other Tokyo 23 Wards: Preparation, Filing, and Collection

From ¥13,200 (tax included)

For other locations within Tokyo’s 23 wards, we confirm the relevant police station and filing schedule before advising whether we can assist and providing a formal estimate.

Document Preparation Only

From ¥5,500 (tax included)

Based on the information and materials provided, we prepare the standard application form, location map, and parking-space layout plan. You will be responsible for filing and collecting the documents at the police station.

The ¥11,000 core service area covers Chuo, Chiyoda, Bunkyo, Taito, Toshima, Shinjuku, Kita, Arakawa, and Sumida wards. Police application fees, transportation, postage, and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. On-site investigation, obtaining a parking-space use consent certificate, preparation of a non-standard layout plan, urgent handling, and refiling caused by missing information or changed circumstances are quoted separately.

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Other Procedures

Other Administrative Procedures

RESIDENCE STATUS & IMMIGRATION

Residence Status and Immigration-Related Documents

Quoted individually

After reviewing the details of your request, we will explain the scope of support available and provide a fee estimate.

DRONE PROCEDURES

Flight Permission or Approval: Nationwide Blanket Application

From ¥22,000 (tax included)

This fee is based on a standard nationwide blanket application involving standard aircraft and flight operations.

Individual Flight Application

From ¥38,500 (tax included)

This fee is based on a standard application specifying the flight location and date or period.

Renewal of a Blanket Application

From ¥16,500 (tax included)

This fee is based on renewing a standard blanket application previously handled by our office.

Unmanned Aircraft Registration

From ¥5,500 (tax included, per aircraft)

This fee is based on a standard aircraft registration procedure using DIPS 2.0.

ANIMAL BUSINESS PROCEDURES

New Type I Animal Handling Business Registration

From ¥55,000 (tax included)

This fee is based on a standard application for one business category at one business location.

Changes and Renewals

Quoted individually

We review the proposed change, registration category, business location, and animal housing facilities before providing guidance and an estimate.

Drone procedures: Applications involving aircraft not confirmed by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, modified aircraft, multiple aircraft or pilots, custom flight manuals, airport surroundings, altitudes of 150 metres or more, flights over event venues, dropping objects, or transporting hazardous materials are quoted individually. Aircraft registration fees and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately.
Animal business procedures: Application fees, certificate costs, transportation, postage, and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately. Fees may vary for multiple business categories, the sale of dogs or cats, or where animal housing facilities are established.

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Notes

Important Information About Fees

01

Published Fees

The fees shown are general estimates for standard matters. All listed fees include Japanese consumption tax.

02

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Government fees, certificate costs, postage, transportation, notary fees, and other out-of-pocket expenses are charged separately.

03

Formal Estimate

After reviewing the document volume, complexity, deadline, and receiving authority, we provide an estimate before accepting the engagement.

04

Additional Fees

If additional work becomes necessary, we explain the work and the additional fee before proceeding.

Contact

We Review Your Request
and Provide an Estimate in Advance.

You are welcome to contact us even if you only want to know the likely fee for your situation.
Initial consultations and estimates are free of charge.