Placebo Marketing

Japanese Automotive Sales Compliance

Understanding legal requirements for vehicle sales in Japan

Account Types & Selling Limits
Choose the right account type for your selling needs
Account TypeSimultaneous ListingsAnnual LimitFeaturesCost
Guest User
No registration required
1 vehicle2 requests/year
  • Listing requests only
  • Placebo handles everything
Free
Private Seller
One-time payment
2 vehicles2 sales/year
  • All guest user features
  • Full seller dashboard
  • Direct buyer communication
  • Compliance monitoring
¥3,980
Licensed Dealer
Business license required
15 - 50 - Unlimited
Based on plan
Unlimited
All plans
  • All private seller features
  • Commercial advertising
  • Bulk listing tools
  • Priority support
Subscription-based

Important Notes:

  • Guest users can make 2 listing requests per calendar year (January-December)
  • Private sellers can complete 2 sales per calendar year with up to 2 vehicles listed simultaneously
  • Exceeding private seller limits requires upgrading to a licensed dealer account
  • All limits reset on January 1st each year
  • Licensed dealers have three plan options: Starter (15 listings), Professional (50 listings), and Enterprise (unlimited listings)
Upgrade Your Account
Choose the right account type for your selling needs

Upgrade to Private Seller

  • List up to 2 vehicles simultaneously
  • Full seller dashboard
  • Direct messaging with buyers
Register as Private Seller

Become a Licensed Dealer

  • Unlimited vehicle listings
  • Commercial advertising tools
  • Full legal compliance
Register as Dealer