From Consultation to Completion: How Engagement Works
An engagement with Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi (administrative scrivener) Office proceeds in six stages: (1) Consultation → (2) Quotation → (3) Agreement (Engagement) → (4) Commencement (Document Preparation) → (5) Filing & Submission → (6) Completion & Follow-up. Online consultations are also available. The first consultation is free (thereafter, in principle, 5,500 yen per 30 minutes, tax included), and work begins only after a written quotation and a signed agreement.
- 1Consultation
We listen to your situation and goals and organize the issues (the first consultation is free; thereafter, in principle, 5,500 yen per 30 minutes, tax included).
- 2Quotation
We present the scope of work and fees in writing.
- 3Agreement (Engagement)
The agreement is signed only once you are fully satisfied with the terms.
- 4Commencement (Document Preparation)
We collect and prepare the required documents. What you need to provide is explained for each service.
- 5Filing & Submission
We file with the relevant government agencies and respond to their inquiries. Standard processing times are explained for each service.
- 6Completion & Follow-up
Permits or designations are obtained and the documents delivered. We also support any follow-up procedures as needed.
Note: Processing times, required documents, and the point at which fees arise vary by service. Please also see each service page (Disability-Welfare Services / Visa & Residence Status / Inheritance / Company Formation / Subsidies) and the Fees page.
Let's start by sorting out your situation.
Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office (Kohinata, Bunkyo-ku; a 5-minute walk from Myogadani Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) supports you from organizing the requirements through document preparation and application.
5 min walk from Myogadani Sta. (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)｜Tue & Wed 10:00–19:00 / Mon, Thu–Sun 18:00–19:00