What Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc does

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc. is a Japanese professional publishing company headquartered in Kanda Jinbocho, Tokyo, founded in 1948 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker: 9476). The company specializes in books, magazines, and digital content covering economics, business management, law, accounting, and taxation, serving Japanese professional audiences including audit firms, law firms, tax accounting firms, universities, and corporate legal, finance, and HR departments. It operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries Chuo Keizai Sha (core publishing), Chuo Keizai Group Publishing (production and sales), and Planning Center, with a Kansai branch office in Osaka supplementing the Tokyo headquarters.

The product portfolio combines print publishing with a growing suite of digital services. Core assets include the Biz-Book online bookstore (biz-book.jp), the Chuo Keizai DB Library subscription database with 30 years of magazine back-issues, the Acc Peer-Reviewed academic paper site, the Basic Plus textbook series, the Chuo Keizai Digital web magazine, and the Zeino Mado tax information portal. The underlying technology stack is content publishing and distribution rather than software/AI — built on standard editorial workflows, proprietary digital content platforms, and subscription database infrastructure. Adjacent services include CO2 sustainability tracking, Skill Academy business-skills training, and a JSA lawyer-matching service.

The business model mixes one-time book and magazine sales with recurring subscription revenue from database services. Distribution occurs through direct corporate field sales, the proprietary e-commerce platform, and traditional bookstore resellers. For FY2024 (88th period, ending September 2025), the company reported revenue of ¥3,256,664 thousand (approximately $22 million USD) and operating profit of ¥234,501 thousand — more than double the prior year's ¥119,539 thousand, with net income recovering from a ¥172,252 thousand loss to ¥245,313 thousand profit. All operations are confined to Japan, serving the Kanto and Kansai regions.

Name

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc

Legal name

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc. (株式会社 中央経済社ホールディングス)

Website

https://chuokeizai.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings is a Japanese professional publisher of business, accounting, tax, law, and economics books, magazines, and subscription databases. It serves Japanese audit firms, law firms, tax accountants, universities, and corporate departments through direct sales and digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Business Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax & Accounting Publishing (Codes, Guidance, Practice Tools) (MPAJACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Governance & Company Law Publishing (Securities, Board Governance) (MPAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Professional book publishing
• Business magazine publishing
• Accounting tax publishing
• Professional reference materials
• Online bookstore retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Book and Magazine Publishing and Sales: The company publishes and sells specialized business books, textbooks, and magazines covering economics, management, law, accounting, and taxation. Revenue is generated through direct corporate sales to businesses and institutions, as well as through the online bookstore.
2. Online Store (Business专业書Online): Online sales of business books and magazines through the company's e-commerce platform biz-book.jp, offering both individual purchases and subscriptions.
3. Database Services: Magazine electronic versions with 30 years of back issues available for subscription, and accounting database services (Chuo Keizai DB Library) providing latest accounting and tax law information.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings is a publishing holding company that publishes and sells specialized business books, magazines, and digital content in economics, management, law, accounting, and taxation. The company distributes these through direct corporate sales to professional firms and institutions, a proprietary online bookstore (biz-book.jp), and subscription-based database services offering 30 years of magazine archives. Its core subsidiaries operate content production, proofreading, sales, and publishing operations across Japan.

Product overview

Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc operates as a business publishing group offering a portfolio of print and digital products. The core offerings include the ビジネス専門書Online (Biz-Book) online bookstore for professional books, the 中央経済社DBライブラリー database service with 30 years of magazine archives, the Acc Peer-Reviewed academic paper site, the ベーシックスプラス textbook series, the 中央経済社Digital web magazine, and the 税の窓 tax information portal. Additional services include CO2 sustainability tools, Skill Academy business skills training, and lawyer matching services. The company publishes in areas spanning accounting, taxation, law, business management, and professional certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ビジネス専門書Online (Biz Book): Online store for business, economics, law, accounting, tax, and certification professional books and magazines.
• 中央経済社Digital (Chuo Keizai Digital)
• Acc Peer-Reviewed (査読付き論文サイト)
• 中央経済社DBライブラリー (Chuo Keizai DB Library)
• BASIC PLUS (ベーシックプラス)
• 税の声 (Zeino Mado)

Products and services

• Biz-Book Online Store (ビジネス専門書Online) Online bookstore platform for purchasing business, management, legal, accounting, tax, and certification-related professional books and magazines, serving both individual buyers and institutional purchasers.
• Chuo Keizai DB Library (中央経済社DBライブラリー) Database service providing electronic versions of magazines spanning the past 30 years and Kaikeizensho Online with the latest accounting and tax regulatory information, targeted at accounting and tax professionals.
• Acc Peer-Reviewed (査読付き論文サイト) Academic paper site publishing peer-reviewed research on accounting functions and systems, allowing users to download papers that meet quality standards.
• BASIC PLUS (ベーシックプラス) Standard textbook series covering fundamental knowledge and concepts in social sciences, designed to support self-directed learning and thinking for university and professional training use.
• Chuo Keizai Digital (中央経済社Digital) Web magazine delivering articles on various business management topics, including current affairs analysis and book introductions by editors.
• Zeino Mado (税の窓 / Tax Window) Tax information portal providing general tax-related information and resources, including content tailored to specific books and magazines.
• CO2 Carbon emissions tracking or sustainability-related service associated with the Chuo Keizai Group's broader content offerings.
• Skill Academy Business Skills (スキルアカデミー ビジネススキル) Career and business skill development academy providing training programs in business skills, offered in association with the Chuo Keizai Group.
• JSA Lawyer Matching Service (JSA弁護士マッチング) Legal professional matching service that connects users with lawyers, offered as part of the Chuo Keizai Group's professional services portfolio.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EY Strategy and ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026EY Strategy and Consulting, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, published a book titled 'Physical AI Driven by Semiconductors' through Chuo Keizai-sha as publisher. The book covers semiconductor industry dynamics, global supply chains, geopolitical risks, procurement strategies, and ESG compliance in the emerging Physical AI era. A complementary seminar is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SB Creative: Japanese publisher of business, IT, and general non-fiction titles, including the 'Business Skill' series. Overlaps in business/professional book publishing with broad content distribution.
• Nikkei BP: Subsidiary of Nikkei focused on business, technology, and professional publishing including books, magazines, and digital media. Larger and broader portfolio, but overlapping in business and professional content categories.
• Chuokoron-Shinsha: Established Japanese general-interest and business publisher with strong backlist in economics and management. Comparable in book-format business publishing for professional readers.
• PHP Institute: Major Japanese publisher with broad business, management, and self-development titles, including the 'PHP Business' imprint. Overlaps with Chuo Keizai-sha in business and management book categories.

Direct peers

• Diamond Inc. Japanese publisher of business magazines (Diamond Weekly, Money) and business/economics books. Strongly comparable in business and management publishing with overlapping professional readership.
• Yuhikaku Publishing: Leading Japanese academic and legal publisher producing law, economics, and accounting textbooks and references. Highly comparable in academic and professional law/accounting publishing serving universities and practitioners.
• Shuwa System: Japanese publisher focused on IT, business, and professional certification books. Comparable in serving business professionals and certification-track readers with specialized reference titles.
• Toyo Keizai Shimposha: Long-established Japanese publisher of economics, business, and finance books and periodicals (including Weekly Toyo Keizai). Directly comparable in business and economics publishing for professional and general business readers.
• SHOEISHA: Japanese publisher of business, IT, and professional certification books and magazines. Closely comparable in serving business professionals with specialized titles, including accounting and IT certification tracks.
• Daiichi Hoki Publishing: Major Japanese publisher specializing in legal compliance, accounting, taxation, and corporate governance reference materials for professionals. Direct competitor in the same accounting/tax/legal professional publishing niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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