"Yayoi Accounting" and "Yayoi Sales" Certified as Eligible Products for Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026

Yayoi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, and CEO: Kenichiro Muto; hereinafter "Yayoi") is pleased to announce that its "Yayoi Accounting" and "Yayoi Sales" products have been registered as eligible for the "Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026," promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, and the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation. This enables SMEs to receive up to 80% effective subsidy on the introduction costs and up to two years of usage fees for these products, thereby supporting the digitalization of back-office operations for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The "Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026" is a subsidy program aimed at improving the labor productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses by supporting the introduction of IT tools (software, services, etc.) for operational efficiency and DX. Yayoi continues to be registered as a support provider for this program, following its participation in the "IT Introduction Subsidy 2025."

This fiscal year, two of Yayoi's offerings, "Yayoi Accounting" and "Yayoi Sales," have been certified as eligible products under the Invoice System framework (Invoice-compatible type). For the introduction of these products, a subsidy of 75% of the introduction costs and two years of usage fees is principally available. Furthermore, if the introducing business is defined as a small-scale business by the system, the subsidy rate can be expanded to a maximum of 80%*.

Please check the official website for details on the system.

Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 Official Website: https://it-shien.smrj.go.jp/

Additionally, as a support provider for the Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy, Yayoi will collaborate with Kubell Co., Ltd., which has extensive experience and know-how in subsidy applications, to provide inquiries and application support for the subsidy. Expert subsidy advisors from Kubell Co., Ltd. will provide hands-on support for Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy applications.

Yayoi will continue to support small businesses in Japan and contribute to the overall vitality of the Japanese economy.

*The definition of small-scale businesses can be confirmed on the Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 website.

IT Introduction Subsidy Eligible Products

Eligible Applicants | Eligible Products | Subsidy Content ---|---|--- Business Operators | Yayoi Accounting (Standard/Professional/Professional 2 Users) | ・Introduction Costs ・2 Years of Anshin Hoshu Support Business Operators | Yayoi Sales (Standard/Professional/Professional 2 Users) | ・Introduction Costs ・2 Years of Anshin Hoshu Support

Eligibility for the IT Introduction Subsidy is limited to purchases made through a dedicated URL issued after the subsidy adoption is approved.

Yayoi network products should be purchased through Yayoi Business Partners.

https://www.yayoi-kk.co.jp/news/detail.20260330-1/

Flow for Purchasing Products Utilizing the Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy

Prior application for system use is required for purchase.

Please check Yayoi's special page for the Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy for detailed procedures.

https://www.yayoi-kk.co.jp/products/ithojo/

You can download detailed useful materials regarding the Digitalization/AI Introduction Subsidy 2026.

https://www.yayoi-kk.co.jp/wp/invoice/form/invoice-ithojo.html

【About Yayoi Co., Ltd.】

Yayoi operates under the mission of "Creating a virtuous cycle in Japan by energizing small and medium-sized enterprises" and develops, sells, and supports the "Yayoi Series" software that assists back-office operations. The "Yayoi Series" has over 4 million registered users and is utilized by many customers.

By combining Yayoi's strengths—its customer network, vast accumulated data, the industry's largest customer service center, and relationships with partners—with technologies including AI, we will support SMEs in achieving their desired future.

Representative: Kenichiro Muto, Representative Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Founded: 1978

Employees: 801 (as of September 2025)

Business Content: Development, sales, and support of business software and related services.

Headquarters Location: Akihabara UDX 21F, 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://www.yayoi-kk.co.jp