We offer secure and convenient payment options for clients located in Japan and overseas.
For international clients, credit card payment is available through Stripe,
a secure online payment platform.
For certain matters, payment may also be accepted by bank transfer or
other methods upon prior arrangement.
Please note that, in most cases, a quotation or service confirmation is
provided before payment is requested.
For fixed-fee services, a secure payment link may be provided in advance.
🛒Accepted Payment Methods
1. Credit Card (Recommended for International Clients)
We accept secure credit card payments through Stripe.
Accepted cards may include:
・Visa
・Mastercard
・American Express
・JCB
(availability may vary depending on the client’s card issuer and country)
Recommended for:
・Overseas clients
・Initial consultation fees (if applicable)
・Document review fees
・Eligibility assessment fees
・Initial retainer / deposit after service confirmation
Please note:
・Card payments are processed securely through Stripe.
・We do not store your full card details.
・Exchange rates and any foreign transaction fees are determined
by your card issuer or payment provider.
2. Bank Transfer (Japan)
Domestic bank transfer in Japan may be available for clients residing in Japan or where otherwise agreed.
Please note:
・Bank transfer fees, if any, are the responsibility of the client.
・Work generally begins after payment confirmation.
3. International Bank Transfer (By Arrangement)
For higher-value matters or certain cross-border cases, international bank transfer may be accepted upon prior arrangement.
Please note:
・International transfer fees, intermediary bank fees, and receiving bank charges (if any) are the responsibility of the client unless otherwise agreed.
・Due to higher cost and processing time, credit card payment is generally recommended for overseas clients where available.
🛒How Payment Usually Works
For most administrative scrivener services, the usual process is as follows:
① Inquiry / Initial Contact
② Preliminary review of the matter
③ Quotation and scope confirmation
④ Payment request (invoice or secure payment link)
⑤ Payment confirmatio
⑥ Service begins
This process helps avoid misunderstandings regarding the scope of work,
fees, and any out-of-pocket costs.
🛒Fixed-Fee Payments (When Applicable)
For certain fixed-fee services, we may provide a secure payment link in advance, such as:
・Initial Consultation Fee
・Document Review Fee
・Eligibility Assessment Fee
・Initial Retainer / Deposit
Please note that:
・Availability depends on the type of matter.
・Not all services are offered as fixed-fee online payments.
・For complex or customized matters, an individual invoice is usually issued after review.
📑Important Notes
・Government filing fees, translation fees, notarization fees, courier fees, and third-party costs are generally not included unless expressly stated.
・Payment of a fee or deposit does not automatically guarantee filing, approval, issuance of a visa/status, or any specific outcome.
・Work begins only after the matter is accepted, the scope is confirmed, and payment is received where applicable.
・For details on cancellations, refunds, and non-refundable fees, please refer to our Refund Policy.
・By making payment, you agree to our Terms of Service.
📑Need a Quote Before Payment?
If your matter requires an individual review, please contact us first.
We will review the outline of your case and, where appropriate, provide:
・Scope of support
・Estimated fees
・Expected timeline
・Payment method
⚔️Secure Payment Notice
If your matter requires an individual review, please contact us first.
We will review the outline of your case and, where appropriate, provide:
・Scope of support
・Estimated fees
・Expected timeline
・Payment method
❓Payment Questions?
If you have any questions regarding payment methods, invoices, deposits, or international payment arrangements, please contact us before making payment.
Document Review Fee
This fixed-fee service is for an initial review of documents and basic case materials provided by the client.
Fee: JPY 20,000
Included:
- Initial review of submitted materials
- Basic issue identification
- Preliminary administrative feedback
Not included:
- Full application preparation
- Filing support
- Translation
- Government fees
- Courier fees
- Ongoing representation
- Additional work beyond the agreed scope