Business Management Visa– tag –

Due to significant revisions to the eligibility criteria for the "Management and Administration" visa effective October 16, 2025, not only for new applications but also for renewal reviews of individuals already residing in Japan on a Management and Administration visa, the actual state of the business, the stability of the company, and compliance with public obligations such as taxes, social insurance, and labor insurance will be scrutinized more closely than ever before...

Effective date: October 16, 2025 / Source: Immigration and Residence Management Agency Document "Revision of Permission Criteria for 'Management and Administration' (Effective October 16, 2025)" "Is it true that management and administration will become stricter?" --In the past few months, we have been receiving the same question from those who are preparing to start a new business or those who are about to renew their...

In order to establish a company and start a business in Japan, a business management visa is required. However, it is not easy for an overseas resident to prepare for the establishment of a company without assistance, since the normal business management visa requires the establishment of a company and the completion of an office contract. In such cases, it is possible to utilize...

When applying for a business management visa, real estate contracts are very important. This article systematically explains "what kind of properties are acceptable/not acceptable" and "specific points to note when signing an office contract. Basic Points to Note on Real Estate Contracts in Obtaining a Business Management Visa Contracts in the name of a corporation...

This article contains content written based on the system prior to the 2025 legal revision. If you are considering applying for, renewing, or changing your current visa status, please be sure to check the latest revision. ▶︎ ...

As of October 2026 · Yukiko Horiuchi, Administrative Scrivener Hello. I am Yukiko Horiuchi, an administrative scrivener at the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office. “I want to establish a company in Japan and start a business” and “I want to come to Japan as the CEO of a Japanese corporation” are among the most common inquiries we receive at our office. On October 16, 2025...