Answer ... In addition to submitting the completed notification form and the completed supporting documents as quickly as possible, any market-related information contained in the notification form (eg, on competitors or their respective market shares) should be supported by a report prepared by an independent third party, such as a surveyor or researcher. The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) may still conduct its own research to verify the market information contained in the application form, but the applicant will already have its own independent third-party research in the event that discussions with the KPPU over research results are necessary. Having these discussions and supplying the KPPU with additional information to support the data in the notification form will help the KPPU to expedite the review process.