By When Must a Company’s Capital Be Increased to 30 Million Yen or More for the "Business Manager" Status of Residence?New!!
Due to a revision of the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence, the criterion for the total amount of property has been amended to: "The total amount of property allocated for the business pertaining to the application (including the amount of capital and the total amount of investment) must be 30 million yen […]
Misconception: Holding a "Construction Site Manager" Title Does Not Allow Individuals with an "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" Status of Residence to Perform Manual Site Work
Recently, we received an inquiry asking, "Can an employee with the 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services' status of residence perform manual on-site work if their title is 'Site Manager'?" In the construction industry, the scope of work permitted under the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence is strictly limited to intellectual duties—such as planning, management, […]
Key Points to Keep in Mind When Foreign Nationals Change Jobs
It is not uncommon for individuals holding a work visa (status of residence) such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to change jobs. However, there are crucial points you must keep in mind during this transition. The most critical period to watch out for is any gap (unemployed period) between the day you leave your previous […]
Points to Note Regarding the Specified Residence Card
Starting June 14, 2026, the operation of the "Specified Residence Card" (Tokutei Zairyu Card) has commenced. This new card integrates the conventional residence card and the My Number Card into a single card.Previously, foreign residents were required to carry both cards separately. By switching to the Specified Residence Card, you will only need to carry one. Furthermore, […]
Don’t Assume You’re Safe Just Because You Have a Notarial Will
A will is created when you wish to distribute your estate after your passing in proportions that differ from the statutory inheritance shares.There are two primary types of wills: holographic (handwritten) wills and notarial wills (wills made by a notary public). Many people choose a notarial will because it is prepared by a notary public, […]
When a Japanese National Residing Overseas Prepares an Estate Partition Agreement
When an inheritance begins, an "Estate Partition Agreement" (Isan Bunkatsu Kyogisho) must be prepared if the estate is to be divided in proportions different from the statutory inheritance shares, or if the title of real estate or other assets needs to be transferred.An Estate Partition Agreement requires the names and registered seals (jitsuin) of all […]
The Critical Difference Between the 30-Day and 31-Day "Designated Activities" Status of Residence
In the context of the Status of Residence, if an Application for Extension of Period of Stay or an Application for Change of Status of Residence is examined and subsequently denied, the applicant will be granted the "Designated Activities (Preparation for Departure)" status.There are two possibilities for the period of stay granted under this "Designated Activities (Preparation […]
Renunciation of Inheritance and Qualified Acceptance
When an inheritance dynamic begins, an heir must choose one of the following three options: Once you renounce an inheritance, you are legally considered to have never been an heir from the very beginning. Consequently, inheritance by substantiation (generation-skipping inheritance to children or grandchildren) will not occur.
Points of Caution When Changing from a "Business Manager" Visa to Other Statuses of Residence
OverviewDue to the tightening of requirements for the "Business Manager" visa, we are seeing an increasing number of cases where individuals decide to step down from company management to seek employment. Consequently, they change their status of residence to work visas such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."A common issue in these transitions is failing to properly settle the […]
Important Considerations When Renewing Your Working Visa
For those holding a working visa (Status of Residence) such as "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services," applying for an Extension of Period of Stay is an unavoidable step to continue working in Japan.You might think, "I'm working hard at my current company, so I'll be fine." However, during the renewal screening, your entire past residency […]