Yayoi's 'Bookkeeping Support Service' Certified for 2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy
Yayoi Co., Ltd. announced that its 'Bookkeeping Support Service' has been registered as an eligible product for the '2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy' promoted by Japan's METI and associated agencies. This allows accounting firms to receive a subsidy of up to 75% (or 80% for small-scale businesses) on implementation costs and up to two years of service fees. Yayoi is also partnering with kubell Inc. to provide comprehensive support for subsidy applications.
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Yayoi Co., Ltd. (HQ: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenichiro Muto; hereafter 'Yayoi') announced that its 'Bookkeeping Support Service' has been registered as an eligible product under the '2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy' 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 certification allows firms to receive a subsidy of up to 75% on the service's implementation costs and up to two years of usage fees. Furthermore, for small-scale businesses, the subsidy rate increases to 80%, bolstering efforts by accounting firms to comply with the Invoice System and the Electronic Book Preservation Law, as well as advancing their digitalization.
The '2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy' aims to improve labor productivity for SMEs and small-scale businesses by supporting the introduction of IT tools (software, services, etc.) for operational efficiency and DX. Yayoi is registered as a support operator, with its desktop software 'Yayoi Accounting' and 'Yayoi Sales' also registered as eligible products.
Now, Yayoi's 'Bookkeeping Support Service' has been certified under the 'Invoice Category (Invoice-compliant type)' for accounting software compatible with the Invoice System. This service fully automates and streamlines bookkeeping operations for accounting firms, supporting them through the complexities introduced by the Invoice System and the Electronic Book Preservation Law.
Firms can receive up to 75% subsidy on implementation costs and two years of usage fees. For small-scale businesses, this rate rises to 80%.
Additionally, as a support operator for this subsidy, Yayoi has partnered with kubell Inc., which has extensive experience and expertise in subsidy applications. Expert subsidy advisors from kubell will provide hands-on support for applications.
Launched in September 2020, the 'Bookkeeping Support Service' automates bookkeeping. Accounting firms simply scan and upload paper documents like receipts and bank statements, allowing them to import automatically journalized data into 'Yayoi Accounting AE,' thereby streamlining bookkeeping for clients.
The '2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy' aims to improve labor productivity for SMEs and small-scale businesses by supporting the introduction of IT tools (software, services, etc.) for operational efficiency and DX. Yayoi is registered as a support operator, with its desktop software 'Yayoi Accounting' and 'Yayoi Sales' also registered as eligible products.
Now, Yayoi's 'Bookkeeping Support Service' has been certified under the 'Invoice Category (Invoice-compliant type)' for accounting software compatible with the Invoice System. This service fully automates and streamlines bookkeeping operations for accounting firms, supporting them through the complexities introduced by the Invoice System and the Electronic Book Preservation Law.
Firms can receive up to 75% subsidy on implementation costs and two years of usage fees. For small-scale businesses, this rate rises to 80%.
Additionally, as a support operator for this subsidy, Yayoi has partnered with kubell Inc., which has extensive experience and expertise in subsidy applications. Expert subsidy advisors from kubell will provide hands-on support for applications.
Launched in September 2020, the 'Bookkeeping Support Service' automates bookkeeping. Accounting firms simply scan and upload paper documents like receipts and bank statements, allowing them to import automatically journalized data into 'Yayoi Accounting AE,' thereby streamlining bookkeeping for clients.
FAQ
弥生の「記帳代行支援サービス」はどのような補助金の対象になりましたか？
経済産業省・中小企業庁・中小機構が推進する「デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026」の対象製品に認定されました。
「記帳代行支援サービス」の補助率はどのようになっていますか？
導入費用および最長2年分の利用料に対し最大75％の補助が受けられます。小規模事業者の場合は最大80％まで拡大します。
補助金申請のサポート体制はありますか？
はい、弥生は株式会社kubellと連携しており、同社の専門アドバイザーが補助金申請の伴走支援を行います。
「記帳代行支援サービス」の導入条件はありますか？
弥生PAPへの加入が必要であり、補助金採択後に発行される専用URLからの購入のみが補助対象となります。
このサービスでどのような業務が効率化されますか？
会計事務所が領収書や預金通帳などの紙証憑をスキャンしてアップロードするだけで、自動仕訳された状態で「弥生会計 AE」へ取り込むことが可能となり、記帳代行業務をトータルで自動化・効率化します。