Business Manager
Important Considerations for Permanent Resident Applications by "Business Manager" Status of Residence HoldersNew!!
The requirements for a new application for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence have been revised. The capital/total investment requirement, among others, has been changed from the conventional 5 million yen or more to 30 million yen or more, and new requirements have also been added.Current holders of the "Business Manager" Status of Residence are […]
Required Documents for Renewal Application of "Business Manager" Status of Residence Have Been Added
Following the review of the requirements for new applications for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence, the required documents for renewal applications have also been added.The newly added documents to be submitted are as follows: Regarding the fulfillment of public dues and taxes, this includes not only tax-related matters but also the status of enrollment […]
Important Considerations for Renewing the "Business Manager" Status of Residence
Even those who currently hold the "Business Manager" status of residence must be careful when applying for renewal.While the requirements for new applications for the "Business Manager" status of residence have been revised, existing holders will be required to adapt to the new standards starting from renewal applications submitted on or after October 16, 2028.However, […]
Revised Ordinance for "Business Manager" status of residence Requirements
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: Further Notes (Important Considerations) For more details, please refer to the following website: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/10_00237.html
Important Notice: Renewing Your "Business Manager" Status of Residence
When renewing your "Business Manager" status of residence, the Japanese Immigration Services Agency strictly assesses whether you are genuinely engaged in the business activities corresponding to that status of residence type.Simply finalizing your annual accounts and paying taxes is not enough to prove you are conducting proper business activities.If key administrative matters—such as labor management, mandatory enrollment in social […]
Changes to the Business Manager residence status Requirements.
Changes to the status of residence of "Business Manager" RequirementsThe requirements for the Business Manager residence status will be reviewed.The requirements for applying for a Business Manager residence status are expected to be revised from this October onward. (A public comment process is currently underway.) The changes to the provisions concerning business scale are as […]
An additional document is now required for the renewal application of the "Business Manager" residence status.
Effective July 17 of this year, when applying to renew your "Business Manager" residence status, you are now required to submit a "document specifically detailing business management or administration activities during your most recent period of stay," in addition to the conventional application materials.Previously, only a copy of the financial settlement documents was required. Now, […]
For those considering applying for the status of residence of "Business Manager"
Recently, our office has been receiving many consultations from people who want to start a company and apply for a status of residence of "Business Manager".Some of the people who come to us for consultation think that "if I invest 5 million yen in starting a company, I will naturally be granted a status of […]
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 […]
Things to consider before applying for a status of residence of "Business Manager"
Foreigners who do not have a status of residence that does not restrict work, such as a "Permanent Resident" or "Long-Term Resident," need to obtain a status of residence of "Business Manager" in order to start a business in Japan.However, depending on the type of business, you cannot start just by obtaining the status of […]