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Overview of the Webinar

On July 23, 2026, Tsuji & Hongo Tax Corporation will host a comprehensive Web seminar entitled "Learning from Books: Business Succession Strategies for SMEs 2026." This online event will address the critical topic of business succession, which is an integral issue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Participants will discover effective strategies, from essential knowledge about succession methods to practical applications like stock strategies and inheritance tax regulations.

Importance of Business Succession

Business succession is an unavoidable aspect of running an SME. Owners are often faced with numerous uncertainties, whether to opt for family succession or pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This seminar aims to guide attendees through these complexities by providing a solid understanding of succession basics and showcasing various methods to approach this sensitive transition effectively.

Seminar Highlights

The webinar will run from Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM, until Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The session will include approximately 60 minutes of expert-led presentations, covering the following key topics:

• - Fundamental understanding of business succession and decision-making processes.
• - Practical application examples, including types of stock, treasury stock, holding companies, and business succession tax systems.
• - Learning points from actual success and failure stories, which will help identify potential pitfalls.
• - An overview of the 2026 tax system reforms and recent trends impacting business succession.

Registration and Participation Details

The participation fee for the seminar is 3,000 yen (tax included), with no limit on the number of attendees. After registration, participants will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access the content. Importantly, attendees will watch pre-recorded video materials that will include a wealth of information discussed in the live session.

Additionally, registrants will receive a copy of the book "2026 Business Succession Handbook" via postal service. Please note that depending on the registration date, the book may arrive after the seminar.

Expert Speakers

The seminar will feature expert speakers from Tsuji & Hongo Tax Corporation:
Takashi Yamaguchi - Manager at the Corporate Strategy Company at Shinjuku Miraina Tower Office. With extensive experience from 2014 in promoting public corporation operations and consulting on accounting and taxation, he specializes in business succession strategies and restructuring for SMEs.

Yusuke Kanuma - Senior Consultant at the Corporate Strategy Company at Shinjuku Miraina Tower Office and a licensed public accountant as of 2023. Kanuma focuses on accounting and tax consulting for listed companies and middle-sized enterprises while also engaging in business succession initiatives through capital policy proposals and organizational restructuring.

About Tsuji & Hongo Tax Corporation

Established as one of Japan's largest tax firms with over 2,000 employees and 20,000 client companies, Tsuji & Hongo provides diversified consulting services in areas such as business succession, medical and welfare taxation, and international tax regulations tailored to various industries.

Contact Information

For inquiries about the seminar, please contact [email protected]. For any article-related questions, please visit this contact link.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of business succession and empower the future of your SME!