What is a status of residence of "Business Manager" (4 months)?

If a foreigner wants to run a company in Japan, they will obtain a status of residence of "Business Manager".
A common method is to ask a collaborator living in Japan to set up a company and then apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.
In this case, the application is made after the company's establishment registration has also been completed, so once approval is granted, you can come to Japan and start your business immediately.
The permitted period of stay is one year.
On the other hand, the status of residence of "Business Manager" (4 month) is for foreigners living overseas who come to Japan and set up a company themselves.
Therefore, after arriving in Japan, you will need to establish a company and apply for permission to extend your period of stay (to one year).
The main differences in the documents you need to prepare when applying for a status of residence of "Business Manager"( General)and a status of residence of "Business Manager"(4month) are as follows:

"Business Manager" (General)

"Business Manager"(4month)

  • Articles of incorporation
    If certification by a notary public is required, this must be completed
  • Certificate of all historical matters
    The company must have been registered.
  • Documents clarifying the location of the office
    Copy of rental contract or real estate registry
  • Business plan
  • Articles of incorporation
    Certification is not required
  • Documents showing the planned office location
    Contracts do not need to have been signed
  • Business plan
  • Certificate of bank balance
    5 million yen or more required


Our office can also handle applications for a  status of residence of "business manager"(4month)
In addition, if you need any licenses or permits to start your business, we provide a one-stop service that includes the application procedures for those licenses and permits, so if you are thinking of starting a business in Japan, please feel free to consult us.

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