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Immigration Service Agency HP: Official Information: Business Manager Visa (Status of Residence)
If a foreign national residing outside Japan wishes to establish a new company in Japan and obtain a "Business Manager Visa"
This page extracts and organizes key information from the official Immigration Services Agency website.
👉 Detailed Information Link: Immigration Services Agency - Status of Residence “Business Manager”
Status of Residence: Business Manager
Relevant Activities (Cabinet Order)
Activities of managing or operating trade or other businesses in Japan, or engaging in the management of such businesses.
Permission Criteria (Ministry of Justice Ordinance)
The applicant must meet all of the following conditions:
1. There must be an office in Japan for conducting the business.
2. The scale of the business must meet one of the following conditions:
a. The business must employ two or more full-time employees (excluding business managers).
b. The business must have a capital of at least 5 million yen.
3. In case of “management” (without founding the company), the following must be met:
a. The applicant must have at least 3 years of experience (including graduate-level education specializing in business or management).
b. The applicant must receive remuneration equivalent to that of a Japanese person in a similar role.
Period of Stay
3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years
Application for Certificate of Eligibility: Applicant Categories
For those seeking to newly enter Japan under this visa status
Applicants are classified into four categories.
In general, if you do not belong to a company already conducting business in Japan, and if you did not operate a business in Japan in the previous year, you fall under Category 4.
Therefore,
if you are establishing a company and applying for this visa, you are typically categorized as
“Category 4.”
[ Simple YES/NO Chart ] *Exceptions may apply
[Category Overview ] *Exceptions may apply
Category 1
・Belonging to a listed company, government agency, etc.
Category 2
・Belonging to a company with more than 10 million yen in tax withholdings for the previous fiscal year.
Category 3
・Belonging to a company that submitted statutory records for the previous fiscal year, with less than 10 million yen in tax withholdings.
Category 4
・Belonging to a company established within the past year.
・Establishing and managing a new company
Application for Certificate of Eligibility: Required Documents
For applicants entering Japan under this new visa status :
(Category 4)
*A standard-size envelope with postage stamps for registered mail and the applicant’s name and address written clearly
*If the registration is not yet complete, submit the Articles of Incorporation or other documentation clarifying the planned business
(1) Documents regarding salary payments and residence registration that prove at least two full-time employees are hired
(2) The corporate registration: 1 certified copy
(3) Other documents proving the scale of the business
(1) The real estate registry: 1 certified copy
(2) The lease contract: 1 copy
(3) Other relevant documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign nationals wishing to operate a business in Japan or act as an executive managing business operations must obtain a “Business Manager Visa.” With this visa, a wide range of business activities are possible within Japan.
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The requirement of 5 million yen in capital is mentioned—how should it be prepared?
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You need to open a bank account in Japan and deposit the capital at the time of establishing the company.
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Can the examination for a business administration visa be denied?
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Yes. Common reasons for denial include incomplete documentation and unclear business plans. It is recommended to seek professional assistance.
Free Consultation Available
If you are considering applying for a Business Manager Visa, feel free to contact us for a consultation!
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