TREASURY Inc. Acquires Scale-UP Inc. as a Subsidiary to Accelerate Regional Revitalization DX and Exporting Local Specialties
TREASURY Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Scale-UP Inc., a hometown tax intermediate service provider. Aiming for a full merger by late 2026, the group will combine digital contract and identity verification foundations with regional support expertise to expand exports to Singapore and beyond.
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TREASURY Inc. x Scale-UP Inc.
As of March 31, 2026, TREASURY Inc. has acquired more than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Scale-UP Inc., which operates intermediate businesses for the 'Hometown Tax' (Furusato Nozei) program, making it a subsidiary. Consequently, Seiji Yamashita, President and CEO of TREASURY, has assumed the role of Representative Director of Scale-UP Inc. to lead its operations.
Scale-UP has been providing regional support by connecting local governments, businesses, and donors through hometown tax management, donor relations, gift development, advertising, PR, and EC sales support. In the future, the TREASURY group will combine its digital transformation (DX) infrastructure—such as electronic contracts and identity verification (eKYC)—with Scale-UP's regional support and expertise in overseas market expansion. The group plans to acquire 100% of Scale-UP shares and complete a merger with TREASURY by the end of 2026.
By integrating the management resources of both companies, the group aims to enhance the value of local products nationwide, improve municipal operational efficiency, and accelerate the expansion of overseas export businesses, particularly to Singapore.
About 'Great Sign'
'Great Sign' is a cloud-based electronic contract service that allows users to easily sign contracts online. It replaces traditional paper and seal processes, reducing costs, response times, and storage space while improving operational efficiency. It supports credit card payments from five major international brands (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club) upon contract signing. It complies with the Electronic Signature Law, the Electronic Bookkeeping Law, and the e-Document Law. It is also designated by the Ministry of Justice for use in commercial registrations and has received certification from 'JIIMA'.
About 'Great Sign Payment'
'Great Sign Payment' is a payment system provided in cooperation with JCB, Credit Saison, and DG Financial Technology. It streamlines the billing process (invoice issuance and payment management) associated with using 'Great Sign' by allowing users to add payment information such as amount and timing when sending a contract. This speeds up transactions and avoids non-payment risks by having credit card companies handle collection. It supports both one-time and recurring payments.
About 'Great eKYC'
'Great eKYC' is a tool suited for modern business scenes involving remote meetings like Zoom. It enables high-standard, non-face-to-face identity verification that complies with laws such as the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. It reduces costs related to travel and mail while ensuring safety through IC chip verification, allowing transactions like real estate deals to be completed online.
About TREASURY Inc.
Through IT system consulting related to tax and legal affairs, TREASURY is expanding the adoption of 'Great Sign' and 'Great eKYC' in cooperation with professional service offices nationwide. It operates globally across Tech, real estate DX consulting, and SE staffing, with plans to expand into AI development, data center operations, NFT/Blockchain, and security consulting.
As of March 31, 2026, TREASURY Inc. has acquired more than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Scale-UP Inc., which operates intermediate businesses for the 'Hometown Tax' (Furusato Nozei) program, making it a subsidiary. Consequently, Seiji Yamashita, President and CEO of TREASURY, has assumed the role of Representative Director of Scale-UP Inc. to lead its operations.
Scale-UP has been providing regional support by connecting local governments, businesses, and donors through hometown tax management, donor relations, gift development, advertising, PR, and EC sales support. In the future, the TREASURY group will combine its digital transformation (DX) infrastructure—such as electronic contracts and identity verification (eKYC)—with Scale-UP's regional support and expertise in overseas market expansion. The group plans to acquire 100% of Scale-UP shares and complete a merger with TREASURY by the end of 2026.
By integrating the management resources of both companies, the group aims to enhance the value of local products nationwide, improve municipal operational efficiency, and accelerate the expansion of overseas export businesses, particularly to Singapore.
About 'Great Sign'
'Great Sign' is a cloud-based electronic contract service that allows users to easily sign contracts online. It replaces traditional paper and seal processes, reducing costs, response times, and storage space while improving operational efficiency. It supports credit card payments from five major international brands (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club) upon contract signing. It complies with the Electronic Signature Law, the Electronic Bookkeeping Law, and the e-Document Law. It is also designated by the Ministry of Justice for use in commercial registrations and has received certification from 'JIIMA'.
About 'Great Sign Payment'
'Great Sign Payment' is a payment system provided in cooperation with JCB, Credit Saison, and DG Financial Technology. It streamlines the billing process (invoice issuance and payment management) associated with using 'Great Sign' by allowing users to add payment information such as amount and timing when sending a contract. This speeds up transactions and avoids non-payment risks by having credit card companies handle collection. It supports both one-time and recurring payments.
About 'Great eKYC'
'Great eKYC' is a tool suited for modern business scenes involving remote meetings like Zoom. It enables high-standard, non-face-to-face identity verification that complies with laws such as the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. It reduces costs related to travel and mail while ensuring safety through IC chip verification, allowing transactions like real estate deals to be completed online.
About TREASURY Inc.
Through IT system consulting related to tax and legal affairs, TREASURY is expanding the adoption of 'Great Sign' and 'Great eKYC' in cooperation with professional service offices nationwide. It operates globally across Tech, real estate DX consulting, and SE staffing, with plans to expand into AI development, data center operations, NFT/Blockchain, and security consulting.