How much does it cost to establish a Japanese corporation and obtain a Business Manager Visa?
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How to Apply for and Obtain a Business Visa in Japan | Detailed Guide on Costs and Procedures
This article provides a clear summary of the necessary costs and procedural flow for foreign nationals wishing to obtain a business visa (Business Manager Visa) in Japan. We comprehensively introduce company incorporation costs, professional fees, office security costs, and visa application-related expenses to support you in starting your business in Japan with peace of mind.
Estimated Costs for Establishing a Japanese Company and Obtaining a Business Manager Visa
The main cost items when establishing a stock company with a capital of 30 million yen from outside Japan and applying for a Business Manager Visa are as follows:
Below, we show the breakdown and reference amounts for each cost, and summarize the estimated total in a table at the end.
Please note that figures are estimates and may vary depending on contract details and region.
Incorporation of a Stock Company (Statutory Costs)
For a capital of 30 million yen, the Registration License Tax associated with registration is 210,000 yen (Capital × 0.7%). The fee for certification of Articles of Incorporation at a notary public office is 50,000 yen. If electronic Articles of Incorporation are used, the stamp duty (40,000 yen) is not required, and the cost for a certified copy after certification is about 2,000 yen. Combining these, the actual incorporation cost is approximately 260,000 yen (Note: Costs for creating a company seal, etc., are required separately).
Administrative Scrivener & Judicial Scrivener Fees
When outsourcing company establishment procedures to professionals, market rates vary depending on the office and scope of support. Generally, the fee for establishment agency by an Administrative Scrivener is around 100,000 to 150,000 yen. The registration agency fee for a Judicial Scrivener ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yen, with examples seen around the 30,000 yen range (e.g., 33,000 yen). Additionally, the agency fee for a Business Manager Visa application (Application for Certificate of Eligibility) is typically around 231,000 yen (tax included) at Administrative Scrivener offices. Furthermore, due to revisions making confirmation of business plans by an expert (such as an SME Management Consultant) mandatory, separate fees for this service may apply. Combining these, professional fees are expected to be roughly 1 to 1.5 million yen + α (including establishment procedures, visa application agency, and business plan confirmation fees, etc.).
Office Security Costs
Under visa requirements, it is necessary to secure an office (rental office, etc.). For standard office rentals, the security deposit/guarantee money is typically 3 to 12 months' rent, and key money is about 1 to 2 months' rent. However, for rental offices (serviced offices), security deposits, key money, and brokerage fees are often not required, and it is common to pay 2 months' worth of advance rent and common service fees respectively. For example, rental offices in Tokyo are available from about 30,000 yen per month. As an initial cost, assuming a rent of 30,000 yen, you can expect around 60,000 yen for advance rent + common service fees, with no security deposit required (whereas standard rentals would require about 90,000 to 360,000 yen for security deposit and 30,000 to 60,000 yen for key money).
Business Manager Visa Application Related Costs
The visa issuance fee at overseas diplomatic missions is about 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa (6,000 yen for multiple/round-trip). In addition, translation costs for documents from your home country (such as family registers) into Japanese are required, with the market rate being around 3,000 to 5,000 yen per document with a translation certificate (depending on the vendor). Furthermore, if a visit to Japan is necessary to obtain the visa, transportation costs such as round-trip airfare will be incurred. For example, a round-trip ticket between New York and Tokyo is approximately 88,000 yen. Combining these costs, the estimate is around 100,000 yen.
Summary of Cost Examples by Item
| Cost Item | Breakdown / Example | Estimated Cost (JPY) |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation Actual Costs | Registration License Tax: 210,000 yen (for 30M capital) AOI Certification Fee: 50,000 yen AOI Copy: Approx. 2,000 yen | Approx. 262,000 |
| Professional Fees | Admin Scrivener Fee: 100,000 - 150,000 yen (Incorporation Agency) Judicial Scrivener Fee: Approx. 30,000 - 50,000 yen (e.g. 33,000) Visa App Agency: 231,000 yen Business Plan Confirmation Fee: Separate | Approx. 360,000 - 430,000 + Plan Confirmation Fee |
| Office Costs | Security Deposit: 3-12 months' rent (None for rental office) Key Money: 1-2 months' rent (None) Advance Rent/Common Fee: 2 months each Example Rent: 30,000/month -> Initial approx. 60,000 | Approx. 60,000 |
| Visa Related Costs | Visa Issuance Fee: 3,000 yen (Single) Translation: 3,000-5,000 yen/doc Travel: e.g. Airfare approx. 88,000 yen | Approx. 94,000 - 100,000 |
| Total (Estimate) | — | Approx. 800,000 yen or more |
From Company Establishment to Visa Acquisition
A Total of Approximately 800,000 Yen or More is Estimated.
Summary
Actual costs for company establishment such as registration license tax and certification fees total about 260,000 yen, administrative scrivener agency fees are about 100,000 to 150,000 yen (judicial scrivener fees separate), and using a rental office that does not require security deposits or key money can reduce initial office contract costs. Visa applications require issuance fees at diplomatic missions (about 3,000 yen), translation fees, and airfare (e.g., about 90,000 yen). Combining these, it is calculated that a total of about 800,000 yen or more is required from company establishment to visa acquisition (*Note: Professional verification fees for business plans, etc., require separate consideration).
- Stock Company Incorporation Actual Costs: Around 260,000 yen
- Professional Fees: Approx. 100,000 - 150,000 yen + Visa Agency Fee + Business Plan Confirmation Fee
- Office Costs: Cost reduction possible with rental offices
- Visa Related Costs: Around 100,000 yen
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