Mitsui Soko Business Partners Officially Launches "Smart Document Archive 'Corporate Dissolution & Completion Support'" for Corporate Dissolution and Bankruptcy Practices

Mitsui Soko Business Partners Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Kazuhiro Hyakudome; hereinafter "the Company") has officially commenced the provision of "Smart Document Archive 'Corporate Dissolution & Completion Support'" (hereinafter "this Service") to resolve the challenge of "long-term management of legally required documents" faced by bankruptcy trustees and liquidators during corporate dissolution and bankruptcy procedures. This service ensures that the Company takes responsibility for storage and disposal after the storage period expires, with costs from storage to disposal fixed through a lump-sum prepayment*¹.

*¹ Smart Document Archive "Corporate Dissolution & Completion Support" Service Page: https://www.mbp-co.net/service/prepayment

Background and Purpose
When a corporation dissolves or transitions to bankruptcy proceedings, various laws such as the Companies Act and the Bankruptcy Act mandate the long-term retention of books and documents (hereinafter "legally required documents") for a certain period. However, in the process of corporate entity extinction, continuously paying monthly storage fees that accrue in the future has been a significant burden from the perspective of management continuity in liquidation practices. In response to these needs, the Company has streamlined contract procedures and introduced a fixed-rate pricing system, making it quicker and easier for busy lawyers and other liquidators to use the service.

Features of this Service
This Service is a "complete type" service that packages the receipt, long-term storage, and disposal (dissolution processing) of legally required documents after the storage period expires, with all costs paid in a lump sum at the time of contract.

・Support for "Liquidation Completion" through Lump-Sum Prepayment: The service includes a lump-sum payment covering the inbound fee, storage fee, designated case fee, and future disposal fee (dissolution processing fee) for legally required documents. By fixing future costs early, it supports smooth liquidation.

・Rule Application Tailored to Lawyers' and Liquidators' Practices: Targeting corporations where bankruptcy trustees or liquidators have been appointed, contracts can be concluded by agreeing to unified terms of use and submitting an application form, eliminating cumbersome contract signing procedures and enabling a quick acceptance system.

・Strict Storage and Reliable Disposal System: Legally required documents received are strictly managed in the Company's designated storage warehouses with high security. After the storage period expires, the Company will dispose of (dissolve process) the documents without further contact or disposal instructions, ensuring reliable management until the end.

・Pricing System: A fixed-rate pricing system has been introduced based on the storage period and number of boxes. This package fee includes all costs from the receipt of legally required documents to their final disposal, supporting the formulation of budget plans for smooth liquidation operations without concerns about future additional costs.

Through the provision of this Service, the Company will continue to provide document management solutions that form part of the social infrastructure, acting as a partner to lawyers and professionals involved in liquidation practices. We will support the practical challenge of "document preservation" in complex liquidation processes with our reliable quality and convenience.