Revised Ordinance for "Business Manager" status of residence Requirements

10/13/2025 Last updated : 10/10/2025 AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRAAKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRA

An ordinance to revise the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence application was issued on October 10 and will take effect on October 16.

The specific changes are as follows:

ItemSpecific Changes
Employment of Regular EmployeeIt will be necessary to employ one or more regular employees at the company run by the applicant.
(Note: "Regular employees" are limited to Japanese nationals, special permanent residents, and foreign nationals residing under the status of residence in the second table of the Immigration Control Act (Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident).) 
Amount of Capital, etc.Capital amount or total amount of investment must be 30 million yen or more.
Japanese Language ProficiencyEither the applicant or a regular employee must possess a considerable level of Japanese language proficiency.
(Note: Must satisfy any of the following: JLPT N2 or higher, BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test 400 points or higher, has resided in Japan for 20 years or more as a mid- to long-term resident, or has graduated from a university or other higher education institution in Japan, or has completed compulsory education in Japan and graduated from high school.) 
Academic/Professional BackgroundThe applicant must have a Doctor's, Master's, or Professional degree in the field of business management or technical skills/knowledge necessary for the intended business, OR must have 3 years or more of professional experience in business management or administration. 
Handling of Business PlanConfirmation of the business plan by an expert with specialized knowledge of business management (Note: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Tax Accountant) is now mandatory, to evaluate the plan for specificity, reasonableness, and feasibility. 

Further Notes (Important Considerations)

ItemDetails 
Change to "Permanent Resident" StatusIf the applicant does not meet the new "Business Manager" criteria, the application for a change of status to "Permanent Resident" will not be approved. 
Upon Renewal of Period of StayThe fulfillment of the following public taxes and charges payment obligations will be checked: 
① Labor Insurance Application Status: Fulfillment of eligibility acquisition for employment insurance and payment of employment insurance premiums, and status of application procedures for workers' accident compensation insurance. 
② Social Insurance Application Status: Fulfillment of eligibility acquisition for health insurance and employees' pension insurance, and payment of the aforementioned social insurance premiums. 
③ Payment Status of National/Local Taxes (as a business):
* For Corporations: National Tax (Withholding Income Tax/Special Reconstruction Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Consumption Tax/Local Consumption Tax), Local Tax (Corporate Residents Tax, Corporate Enterprise Tax). 
* For Individual Proprietors: National Tax (Withholding Income Tax/Special Reconstruction Income Tax, Self-Assessment Income Tax/Special Reconstruction Income Tax, Consumption Tax/Local Consumption Tax, Inheritance Tax, Gift Tax), Local Tax (Individual Residents Tax, Individual Enterprise Tax). 


For more details, please refer to the following website: 
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/10_00237.html

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