This program aims to promote business succession, business reorganization, and business integration, and to revitalize Japan’s economy through productivity improvements by subsidizing part of the expenses for initiatives and other activities undertaken by small and medium-sized businesses and individual business operators in connection with business succession, business reorganization, and business integration.
Business Succession and M&A Subsidy (Professional Services Utilization Category: Buyer Support Type, ¥10 Billion Company Special Provision) — 16th Application Round (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports part of the expenses for initiatives related to business succession, business reorganization, and business integration by small and medium-sized businesses and individual business operators. It aims to promote these activities and revitalize Japan’s economy through improved productivity.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥20,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2・2/3 (minimum amount: ¥500,000; joint application for business closure expenses permitted) |
| Purpose | Business improvement and management strengthening / business succession / equipment investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees / travel expenses / commissioned expenses / outsourcing expenses / equipment disposal expenses / insurance premiums, etc. / service usage fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses / individual business operators |
| Implementing Agency | Business Succession and M&A Subsidy Administrative Office |
| Official Page | https://shoukei-mahojokin.go.jp/r7h/#business-type |