Japan Communications Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "JCI") is pleased to announce that, as of July 23, 2026, paperlogic Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Koichi Yokoyama, hereinafter referred to as "paperlogic"), which provides solutions for the digitization of legally required corporate documents and electronic contracts for companies, entered into a basic business partnership agreement on digital certificates, digital signatures, and digital ID services with my FinTech Inc., which is a JCI subsidiary and operates an accredited digital certification authority in accredited certification business under the Digital Signature Act.
JCI, my FinTech, and paperlogic have been in discussions since last November regarding the commercialization of a party-based digital contract service using accredited digital certificates under the Digital Signature Act (please refer to our release dated November 19, 2025, "JCI and paperlogic Begin Business Partnership- Enabling Party-Based Electronic Contracts Using Accredited Digital Certificates on smartphones -"). The companies have now entered into this basic business partnership agreement with the aim of advancing efforts toward commercialization.
JCI and paperlogic will proceed with the development of services based on this partnership, leveraging the respective strengths of both companies.
■ Comments from Representatives of Both Companies
Koichi Yokoyama, Representative Director and CEO (Certified Public Accountant / Licensed Tax Accountant), paperlogic Co., Ltd.
"For our company, which has approached corporate governance and risk management from the perspective of a certified public accountant, this collaboration with the JCI Group’s outstanding FPoS technology represents the fulfillment of our long-cherished goal. It fundamentally overturns the challenge that has plagued conventional electronic contracts — convenient, but with remaining legal risk — and provides true ‘paperless’ operation and reliable trust in full compliance with the Digital Signature Act, the Electronic Books Preservation Act, and the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (Japan’s anti-money laundering law). Together, we will open a future in which companies can confidently advance their digitalization."
Naohisa Fukuda, Representative Director-President and CEO, Japan Communications Inc.
"A safe and secure digital ID platform using the smartphone will become a foundational infrastructure for society going forward. Through this powerful partnership with paperlogic, we are confident that anyone will be able to transact safely and conveniently with just a single smartphone, not only in finance and government services but across every kind of business context."
About Japan Communications Inc. (JCI)
Japan Communications Inc. (JCI), founded in 1996, is a pioneer who created the MVNO market and has brought innovation to the telecommunications industry. While JCI has established a stable profit model in their main business, simple and rational mobile communication services, JCI is aiming for further growth. JCI has strengths in patented technologies such as the mobile leased line "Closed SIM-to-SIM Communication" and the digital authentication technology "FPoS," and is focusing on providing mobile communication services and digital authentication infrastructure based on the authentication technology. The PCI DSS-certified mobile leased line is adopted by high-security sectors, such as police and bank. The FPoS supports security at the highest global standards and convenience. Under the mission of "carrying bit in safety and security," JCI is aiming for developing social infrastructure such as secure mobile environment beyond national borders and is working on sustainable growth and improving corporate value.
