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Complete Guide to Obtaining a Permanent Resident Visa in Japan (Permanent Resident Visa) [Latest Edition for 2025] For foreigners who are staying in Japan for a long period of time or who wish to have a stable status of residence, permanent residence is a status of residence with tremendous advantages. In this article, we will explain the application conditions, application procedures, advantages and disadvantages of Permanent Resident status, and...

🏢 Choosing a Form of Incorporation and the Process of Establishing a Japanese Corporation - A Guide for Foreign Companies Considering Expansion into Japan - Hello. This is Horiuchi Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Office in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Today, I would like to explain the different types of corporations that foreign companies can choose when setting up a business in Japan, the procedures for establishing a corporation, and the differences...

Forms of legal entities that can be chosen when setting up business in Japan Establishment of a local Japanese company (Kabushiki Kaisha/Godo Kaisha) Establishment of a legal entity that can operate independently in Japan. This is the most common way to establish a business in Japan, as it allows for both business activities and registration. Business Management Visa and Technology and Humanities Visa can be issued. A joint-stock company is a company that has a high level of credibility and external...

What is a work visa? The official name of the status of residence generally referred to as a "work visa" is "Technical, Humanities, or International Services. This status of residence is broadly divided into three categories. 1. 1. technology: Work that requires technology or knowledge in the field of natural science falls under this category. For example, system engineers, programmers...

As of September 30, 2024, the boarding area and route for the Shin 96 and Shin 99 buses to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau have been changed. Please be careful if you are going to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau.

The proposed amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act will establish a new provision that allows permanent residence permits to be revoked in cases of willful failure to pay taxes and social insurance premiums, as well as in cases of certain crimes such as breaking and entering and injury to persons. Here, we would like to look at the newly established provisions...

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What is a Business Management Visa? This visa is a status of residence that can be obtained when establishing and managing a company in Japan or when engaging in the management of such a business. The activities that can be performed in Japan with a Business Management Visa are as follows. Starting a new business in Japan and managing it or...

What is a work visa? A visa for a foreign national to work in Japan is generally called a "work visa." A "work visa" is a status of residence (visa) whose purpose of stay is to work. Some types of visas do not permit work, so foreign nationals...

What is a Spouse Visa? Generally speaking, there are two types of spouse visas: "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" and "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" visas, to be exact. This status of residence is not only for foreigners married to Japanese nationals, but also for biological children and specially adopted children of Japanese nationals...