To use Live Mode with a sole proprietorship account on KOMOJU, you must fill out the required information for your shop, representative, website, and bank account, as well as submit personal identification documents and a Notification of Business Commencement (or tax return documents) for review.
1. Documents to Prepare in Advance for Upload
The following documents (JPG, PNG, etc.) are all mandatory for your application. Please double-check that they are valid, up-to-date, and show your current information.
(1) Personal Identification Document of the Applicant / Business Owner (Any one of the following)
- Passport
- Driver's License (Both sides + Side - 45° Angle)
- Residence Card (Both sides + Side - 45° Angle)
- My Number Card (Front side + Side - 45° Angle — please do NOT upload the back side)
(2) Notification of Business Commencement OR Tax Return Documents (Mandatory for Sole Proprietorships)
- Please prepare the latest copy that includes the tax office's receipt stamp or the electronic filing (e-Tax) receipt notification.
We cannot proceed with your screening if this document is not provided.
(3) Business / Sales License (Required only for specific industries)
- Please submit this only if your products or services require a specific license (e.g., Secondhand Dealer License [古物商許可証], Specially Controlled Medical Devices Sales License [高度医療機器販売許可証], Liquor Sales License [酒類販売業免許], etc.).
2. Application Form Input Fields
① Company Information / Individual Shop Details (会社情報)
| Field Name | Input Rules & Notes |
|---|---|
| Company Name (Furigana / Alphabet) | Please enter your "Online Shop Name (Store Name)". *As a rule, standard business trade names (屋号) are not accepted here. |
| Capital (資本金) | As a sole proprietor, please enter "1" (1 Yen). |
| Company Phone Number / Main Representative Phone Number | Enter your phone number where you can be reached directly during business hours. |
| Registered Address (登記住所) | Enter the exact operational address as listed on your submitted "Notification of Business Commencement" or "Tax Return Documents". |
| Company URL | Optional. |
| Industry / Business Description | Select your industry from the dropdown (e.g., Retail) and enter your primary business activities (e.g., Clothing Sales) in detail. |
| Number of Employees | Enter the approximate number of current staff, including yourself. |
| Establishment Date (設立年月日) | Enter the official "Business Commencement Date" (事業の開始日) stated on your Notification of Business Commencement submitted to the tax office. |
| Customer Support Contact Name | Enter the support/contact name that will be disclosed to buyers (end-users) on your online shop. |
| Customer Support Email / Phone Number | Enter the email address and phone number that can be publicly disclosed to buyers (end-users). |
② Representative Information / Applicant Details (代表者情報)
For sole proprietorships, Representative Information must be the details of the business owner (applicant) themselves.
| Field Name | Input Rules & Notes |
|---|---|
| Representative Name / Furigana | Enter your full legal name. |
| Representative Date of Birth / Address | Enter your date of birth and your home address exactly as it appears on your personal identification document. |
| Applicant Name / Furigana / Date of Birth | Since you are the representative, you may leave this section blank. |
③ Site Information (サイト情報)
| Field Name | Input Rules & Notes |
|---|---|
| Online Shop Name / Furigana / Alphabet | Please ensure accuracy as this will appear on customer invoices. The alphabetical notation must be within 21 characters. |
| Online Shop URL | Enter the URL of the online shop where KOMOJU will be integrated. |
| Notes (備考欄) | If your shop requires an ID/password to view (pre-launch) or requires user registration before checkout, you must provide temporary login credentials here for our review team. |
| Site Launch Date | Enter the scheduled launch date (past dates are also acceptable). |
| Integration Method | Select your e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify, Wix, etc.) or API integration type from the dropdown list. |
| Commercial Disclosure Address (特商法記載の住所) | Enter the operational address exactly as it is stated on your website's "Commercial Disclosure" (Specified Commercial Transactions Act) page. |
| Products / Services Offered | Select the most appropriate option from the dropdown menu. |
| Annual Sales / Average / Minimum / Maximum Unit Price | Enter your store's annual sales (estimates are acceptable for pre-launch stores) and the corresponding unit prices of your products. |
| Commercial Disclosure URL (特商法URL) | Enter the direct link to your "Commercial Disclosure" page. *The contents of this page will be thoroughly reviewed. |
④ Bank Account Information for Payouts (売上金の振込先の口座情報)
| Field Name | Input Rules & Notes |
|---|---|
| Bank Name / Branch Name | Enter the exact financial institution details for receiving payouts. |
| Account Type / Account Number | Select "Ordinary" (普通) or "Current" (当座) and enter your 7-digit account number. |
| Account Holder Name (Half-width Katakana) | Enter the official account name exactly as it appears on your bank passbook, using half-width katakana. |
| Payout Cycle Selection | Select your preferred payout frequency: "Monthly" (毎月) or "Weekly" (毎週). |
*During the screening process, we may contact your registered email address for additional information or clarification. Please make sure to check your email regularly.
Next Steps:
Once you have prepared all required documents (such as your Notification of Business Commencement and personal ID) and information, log in to your KOMOJU Management Dashboard and click the ≪Live Application≫ button to begin your application.