How It Works

A structured path for every party.

Owners, buyers, and advisors each follow a clear, professional process, designed for discretion, qualification, and proper transaction structure.

For Business Owners

01

Confidential listing

Complete the eight-step seller onboarding. Your business is listed anonymously with sensitive details hidden.

02

Review and approval

Our team reviews your listing within two business days for completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality.

03

Inquiries from verified buyers

Only verified buyers can submit inquiries. You decide which inquiries advance to NDA.

04

NDA-gated deal room

Once NDA is countersigned, qualified buyers gain access to your deal room with documents and advisor notes.

05

Advisor-supported negotiation

Engage independent advisors from our directory for valuation, legal structure, tax, and compliance matters.

06

Closing and transition

Final transaction is structured by qualified professionals. We facilitate connections, not transactions themselves.

For Buyers & Successors

01

Application & verification

Submit a buyer application. We verify identity, capital range, and acquisition fit.

02

Marketplace access

Browse anonymized listings. Save opportunities and track interest.

03

Inquiry & NDA

Submit inquiries to listings of interest. Sign NDAs to access detailed deal rooms.

04

Diligence with advisors

Work with verified advisors from our directory for financial, legal, and operational due diligence.

05

Offer & negotiation

Submit offers through structured deal rooms. Negotiation is supported by advisors.

06

Close & operate

Complete closing through qualified professionals. Begin operating with continuity support.

Throughout every stage

Independent advisors at your side.

Verified immigration lawyers, gyoseishoshi, accountants, tax advisors, and M&A specialists, ready to support both sides of every transaction.

Japan Succession Desk

A private succession and acquisition platform for business owners, buyers, operators, and advisors in Japan.

Japan Succession Desk does not provide legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Users should consult qualified professionals before entering any transaction. This platform is designed for legitimate business succession, acquisition, and restructuring. It is not intended to facilitate nominee arrangements, sham ownership, or immigration circumvention.

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