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Loan Agreement — Japan

LexiForm Japan Legal Review Team

Reviews and maintains Japan document templates and jurisdiction data for accuracy against current statute text.

Last reviewed 2026-06-01

Governing law referenceUnfair Competition Prevention Act (Act No. 47 of 1993)
Local enforcement bodyMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) / civil and criminal courts
Average legal fee range¥30,000–¥80,000/hrpending legal review
Compliance requirementShould clearly state the interest rate, repayment schedule, and default consequences, and comply with local usury limits.
Penalty for violationInterest rates exceeding a jurisdiction's usury cap can render the excess interest unenforceable or void the loan.pending legal review
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