The Business Manager visa allows foreign nationals to establish and manage a company in Japan or manage an existing business.
This visa is commonly used by entrepreneurs, investors, and foreign company executives who wish to conduct business activities in Japan.
Examples include:
• startup founders
• foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in Japan
• directors of Japanese companies
• managers of Japanese subsidiaries of foreign companies
The main requirements include:
Generally 30 million yen or more in business capital.
A physical office in Japan is required.
Virtual offices are usually not accepted.
The applicant must prepare a realistic business plan explaining:
• business activities
• revenue projections
• market strategy
• operational structure
A Japanese legal entity must be established.
Typical structures include:
• Kabushiki Kaisha (KK)
• Godo Kaisha (GK)
The typical process includes:
① company establishment
② office lease agreement
③ business plan preparation
④ Certificate of Eligibility application
Processing usually takes 2 to 4 months.
Possible residence periods include:
• 1 year
• 3 years
• 5 years
Extensions are possible if the business continues to operate successfully.
Our office supports entrepreneurs with:
• business visa planning
• company establishment coordination
• business plan preparation
• visa application support