This subsidy program aims to promote business succession, business reorganization, and business integration and revitalize Japan’s economy by subsidizing a portion of the costs of equipment investments and other activities undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale business operators in connection with business succession or M&A, as well as the costs related to the transfer of management resources accompanying business succession, business reorganization, and business integration, or post-transfer management integration.
Business Succession and M&A Subsidy (Business Succession Promotion Category) — 16th Call (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale business operators with some of the costs associated with business succession, M&A, business reorganization, and business integration. Its purpose is to promote business succession and revitalize Japan’s economy.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥8,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized business operators: 1/2; Small-scale business operators, etc.: 2/3; Minimum amount: ¥1,000,000; If wage increase requirements are met, maximum ¥10,000,000; Joint application with closure expenses permitted |
| Purpose | Business improvement and management enhancement / Business succession / Equipment investment / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees / Travel expenses / Accommodation expenses / Commissioned expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Equipment disposal expenses / Expenses related to intellectual property rights, etc. |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Business Succession and M&A Subsidy Office |
| Official Page | https://shoukei-mahojokin.go.jp/r7h/#business-type |