Japan:
Act to Partially Amend the Civil Code to Lower Age of Majority
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The Act to Partially Amend the Civil Code ("Act") was
enacted on June 13, 2018, and promulgated on June 20, 2018. The act
will be come into force on April 1, 2022. After the Act comes into
force, the age of majority will be lowered to 18, and persons 18 or
older will be able to enter into contracts without parental
consent. Since related laws are also planned to be revised along
with this amendment of the age of majority, companies should
confirm whether any changes will be made to laws that relate to
their business.
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