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Comprehensive support measures, including changes in the business succession tax system, are helping to ease the process of business succession. As business owners age, succession planning becomes a major concern. It’s a crucial step for every company, and early preparation is key to success.

Risks related to business succession

Risk	When risk occurs	countermeasure
Risk of business survival	Over-reliance on current management can weaken management functions and performance. If the successor lacks confidence in the company, it could result in losing business with banks and key employees leaving.	Selection and training of successors Business succession planning Use of class shares, etc.
Risk of disputes between relatives	Management disputes arise among family members due to lack of a clear successor Conflicts between relatives may upset employees and lead to a loss of human resources	Making a Will Living Gifts, etc.
Tax and financial risks	Failure to pay taxes by the due date increases the burden of delinquent taxes Heavy repayment burden due to borrowing to pay inheritance taxes	Measures to evaluate the company’s own shares Use of tax deferment systems for gifts and inheritance taxes, etc.

Deciding to carry out business succession can be daunting due to the various laws, regulations, and methods involved. Additionally, unexpected accidents involving the current owner can complicate the process further. Ohwa Group is dedicated to sincerely addressing these succession issues. Consider starting with an early analysis of your company’s current situation.

Main survey items in the “Current Status Analysis” section

Identification of potential successors
Understanding the company’s business situation
Assessing the manager’s own situation
Anticipated problems and proposed solutions when inheritance occurs

Standard Schedule for “Current Status Analysis”

phase	Contents	personnel
advance preparation	First, we gather the necessary data for a preliminary analysis of your company’s situation and diagnosis.	2 persons x half day
general survey	We visit your company to analyze the current situation and identify various issues for succession through interviews.	2 people x 2 days
report writing	Based on the above results, a report will be prepared on the results of the current situation analysis.	2 people x 2 days
briefing	We will conduct a debriefing session for your company’s top management.	2 persons x half day
		Total 10 person-days

(※)Specific details, number of days, and remuneration will be determined in accordance with your company’s requirements.

We have concise booklet with essential information on business succession, covering risks, taxation regulations, and common problems. If you’re interested, please reach out to us using the linked form.

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