Obtaining OV/EV Code Signing Certificates from Japan — Eligibility for Companies, Sole Proprietors, and Individuals, with 2026 Pricing

Before "how much does a code signing certificate cost," you have to settle "can I even obtain one." A Japanese company can get one from almost any CA and pick on price, but an individual developer with no registered business is generally not issued one by major CAs, and Microsoft's own cloud signing service excludes Japan geographically. This post leads with eligibility by applicant type and region, then prices, to map out which certificate a Japanese company or a Japan-resident individual can actually obtain in 2026.