Public Comment: Draft Revision of Antimonopoly Act Merger Review Guidelines
「企業結合審査に関する独占禁止法の運用指針」の改定案に対する意見募集について
Published: 2026-07-17 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Antitrust / Fair Trade · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-08-31 18:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-07-19
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AI summary
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Summary
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a draft revision to its guidelines on the application of the Antimonopoly Act to merger (business combination) reviews. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-07-17 with a comment deadline of 2026-08-31 18:00. This is a proposal out for public comment, not an enacted rule.
Business Impact
Companies engaged in mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations in Japan may be affected if the revised review guidelines are eventually adopted.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official e-Gov public comment notice and the JFTC draft to verify the scope and submission details before the stated deadline.