This program aims to promote business succession, business restructuring, and business integration and revitalize Japan’s economy through improved productivity by subsidizing part of the expenses for projects and other initiatives undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises and individual business operators in connection with business succession, business restructuring, or business integration.
Business Succession and M&A Subsidy (Professional Services Utilization Category: Buyer Support Type / Seller Support Type), 16th Call for Applications (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises and individual business operators undertaking initiatives related to business succession, restructuring, and integration. Subsidies are provided for part of the eligible expenses.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥6,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Buyer support type: 2/3; Seller support type: 1/2・2/3; minimum amount: ¥500,000; additional funding may be provided depending on the requirements; joint application for business closure expenses is permitted |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; business succession; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Professional fees; travel expenses; commissioned services; outsourcing expenses; equipment disposal expenses; insurance premiums and other expenses; system purchase and system development costs; service usage fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; individual business operators |
| Implementing Agency | Business Succession and M&A Subsidy Office |
| Official Page | https://shoukei-mahojokin.go.jp/r7h/#business-type |