Investment management

What is investment management in the first place? To those who say

"Investment/Management"AndStatus of residence for foreigners to invest in companies and become managers in JapanYou read it right!
However, from April 2015, 4, the status of residence of "Investment / Management" has been changed to the status of residence of "Business / Management" (Business Management).
As a result, the documents and requirements to be submitted at the time of application will be slightly different from those at the time of investment and management.Business / management page for more information.
This page summarizes the requirements, etc. when it was "investment and management".

▼ Activities that can be carried out in Japan by obtaining “Investment/Management” certification

1. 1. Start trading and other business operations in Japan.
2. 2. invest in and manage these businesses in Japan;
3. 3. Foreigners (including foreign corporations) who have been engaged in the management of the business concerned or who have started the management of these businesses in Japan.
4. 4. Conduct management on behalf of foreigners (including foreign corporations) investing in these businesses in Japan.or any activity that engages in the management of such business.

"Investment / management" As examples, management, administrators, etc. of foreign-affiliated companies etc.

Requirements for acquiring investment and management visas

What is an investment/management visa?

Investment/Management Visarefers to a foreign national (foreigner (including corporations) or to conduct business on behalf of a foreigner who has invested in the business, or to engage in the management of the business.
In other words, it is a visa for foreign company managers and managers (representative directors, directors, auditors, general managers, factory managers, branch managers, etc.).president visaYou read it right!

▼ Requirements for obtaining an investment/management visa

When the applicant intends to start trading or other business operations in Japan

1. (XNUMX) A facility in Japan to be used as a place of business to run the business.
2. (XNUMX) Two or more persons residing in Japan (Japanese, permanent residents, spouses of Japanese, etc., spouses of permanent residents, etc., long-term residents) other than those engaged in the management or management of the business, who are full-time It must be of a scale that staff can engage in.

A foreign national (including a foreign corporation) who has invested in a trade or other business in Japan and has managed it, has been engaged in the management of a business, or has started the management of a business, or a foreign national who has invested in a business When attempting to manage or manage a business on behalf of

1. (XNUMX) A place of business exists in Japan for conducting business.
2. (XNUMX) Two or more persons residing in Japan (Japanese, permanent residents, spouses of Japanese, etc., spouses of permanent residents, etc., long-term residents) other than those engaged in the management or management of the business, who are full-time It must be of a scale that staff can engage in.

When the applicant intends to engage in the management of trade and other business in Japan

1. ① Have at least 3 years of experience in business management or management (including the period of majoring in management or management subjects at a graduate school)
2. ② Receive compensation equal to or more than the amount equivalent to compensation paid when Japanese work

*Even if you do not employ two or more full-time employees, the amount of investment required to start a new business isOver 500 million per yearIf so, the requirements are considered satisfied.
However, once invested, the investment of 500 million yen or more must be maintained without being recovered. It should be noted that hiring two full-time staff is a rule, and is not always accepted.

▼ Points to note when applying for an investment/management visa

In order for the investment/management visa to be approved, the company's business must belegalandcontinuedmust be.
In addition, 資金is also required.Therefore, the requirements are stricter than when obtaining a work visa, etc., and the procedures are complicated.
For foreigners residing in Japan, when applying for various immigration visas,As a general rule, the person himself/herself must go to the local immigration bureau (immigration bureau, branch office, branch office) and submit the application documents..

▼ What to do when establishing a company and running a business

• · Company establishment (or investment)
• · Notification to each ministry or agency (notification of business start, acquisition of permission / approval)
• · Preparation for business start (store preparation, product purchase, business conclusion etc)
• · Recruitment of employees (subscription to employment insurance, social insurance etc.)
• · Investment in immigration · Application for management visa (creation of business plan, etc.)
• · Acquire investment · management visa

▼ Documents required for application

In the case of starting trading or other business management, or investing in these businesses and trying to manage them

Materials to clarify the business contents

1. ① Business plan
2. ② Certified copy of commercial/corporate registration (within XNUMX months after its entry into force)
3. ③ A copy of the most recent profit and loss statement (in the case of a new business, a business plan for the next year)

Documents that clarify the number of employees and payment of wages

1. ① Documents that clarify the number of full-time employees excluding the foreigner concerned
2. ② If the number of full-time employees is 2 or more, the following items pertaining to the said XNUMX employees:
   
   • · A copy of the employment contract or a copy of the wage register
   • · Copy of residence card or alien registration card
3. ③ Guidebook
4. ④ Copy of Employment Insurance premium payment slip, etc.

Materials to clarify the outline of business establishments

　　For example, it will clarify the outline of the office, such as a guide, a copy of the rental agreement of the business establishment, etc.

When attempting to start trading or other businesses, or engage in management on behalf of a foreigner who has invested in these businesses

Materials to clarify the business contents

1. ① Business plan
2. ② Certified copy of commercial/corporate registration (within XNUMX months after its entry into force)
3. ③ A copy of the most recent profit and loss statement (in the case of a new business, a business plan for the next year)

Documents that clarify the number of employees and payment of wages

1. ① Documents that clarify the number of full-time employees excluding the foreigner concerned
2. ② If the number of full-time employees is 2, the following items pertaining to the said XNUMX employees:
   
   • · A copy of the employment contract or a copy of the wage register
   • · Copy of residence card or alien registration card
3. ③ Guidebook
4. ④ Copy of Employment Insurance premium payment certificate, etc.

Materials to clarify the outline of business establishments

　　For example, it will clarify the outline of the office, such as a guide, a copy of lease agreement at the office.

Any one or more of the following documents certifying the content, duration, status and compensation of the activity

1. ① Copy of contract
2. ② A copy of the dispatch letter
3. ③ Copy of notification of change
4. ④ Documents corresponding to ① to ③

Whether to engage in the management of trade or other business started or invested in Japan, or to start the management of trade or other business, or to engage in the management on behalf of a foreigner investing in these businesses When doing it

Materials to clarify the business contents

1. ① Business plan
2. ② Certified copy of commercial/corporate registration (within XNUMX months after its entry into force)
3. ③ A copy of the most recent profit and loss statement (in the case of a new business, a business plan for the next year)

Documents that clarify the number of employees and payment of wages

1. ① Documents that clarify the number of full-time employees excluding the foreigner concerned
2. ② If the number of full-time employees is 2, the following items pertaining to the said XNUMX employees:
   
   • · A copy of the employment contract or a copy of the wage register
   • · Copy of residence card or alien registration card
3. ③ Guidebook
4. ④ Copy of Employment Insurance premium payment certificate copy

Materials to clarify the outline of business establishments

For example, it will clarify the outline of the office, such as a guide, a copy of lease agreement at the office.

Any one or more of the following documents certifying the content, duration, status and compensation of the activity

1. ① Copy of contract
2. ② A copy of the dispatch letter
3. ③ Copy of notification of change
4. ④ Documents corresponding to ① to ③

Evidence of having more than 3 years' experience in business management or management in one or more of the following documents

1. ① Evidence of the content of duties and tenure at the institution where the person was employed or where he/she is currently employed
2. (XNUMX) Evidence of the length of time majoring in business or management subjects at a graduate school

*The above documents"Minimum Required Documents"is.above documents onlyPermission may be deniedPlease be careful.

Required employment qualification for investment / management visa

Working activities requiring investment and management visas

1. ① Activities to invest a considerable amount in Japan, start business management, and engage in business management
   　 * The term "business" here is not limited to the purpose of trade, but it must be conducted properly, and its stability and continuity can be recognized.
2. (XNUMX) Activities to invest a considerable amount in a business in Japan and participate in its management
   　 (Capital participation in Japanese companies, joint ventures, etc.)
   　 * It is necessary to make a considerable investment to the extent that the business can be operated.
3. ③ Activities to engage in business management on behalf of a foreigner who has started business management in Japan
   　 (In the case of taking over management after the death of the founder, etc.)
4. ④ Activities to engage in management on behalf of a foreigner who has invested in a business in Japan
   　 (For example, when dispatching a manager to Japan on behalf of an overseas founder)
5. ⑤ Activities to engage in the management of the above businesses
   　 (When dispatching managers such as branch managers and general managers)

Therefore, for those who:“Investment management visa”will be given.

• ・ Officers (directors, corporate auditors, executive officers, etc.) engaged in the determination of important matters related to business operations, business execution, and audit work.
• ・ Management staff (department manager, branch manager, office manager, factory manager, etc.) engaged in the administrative work of the internal organization that is equivalent to or more than the department
• ・ Persons engaged in business or management with specialized knowledge (including corporate employment attorneys and certified public accountants)

* Points to note

1. 1. Foreigners who have status of residence such as Japanese spouse, permanent resident, spouse of permanent resident, long-term resident, etc. can freely engage in investment, management and management activities without obtaining this visa. You can.
2. 2. This visa cannot be obtained even if a foreigner participates as a manager or manager in a company established by a Japanese person or a Japanese corporation.

Investment / management category table

In order to apply for one of the statuses of residence in Japan, “Investor/Business Manager,” it is first necessary to find out what documents are required.So the first thing to check isCategories.
By examining the category, you can find out what documents are actually required for the application for “investment/management,” so please refer to the table below.

Article on Investment / Management

▼ Detailed information on investment and management visas

1. The activities that can be carried out in Japan by the residents of "Investment / Management" stated in the bottom column of the Investment / Management section of the table of Appended Table 1-2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act are as follows: "Trade in Japan Foreign nationals (including foreign corporations, hereinafter referred to as "foreign corporations") who started the management of other business or invested in these businesses in Japan and engaged in the management of the business or engaged in the management of such business or started operations of these business in Japan The same in this section) or activities to engage in the management or to engage in the management of the business on behalf of foreigners investing in these projects in Japan (listed in the right-hand column of the section on legal and accounting work in this table Excluding activities engaged in the management or management of projects that are not permitted to be carried out by law unless they are qualified).
2. For the status of residence of "Investment / Management", from the viewpoint of maintaining and expanding funds invested in a considerable amount, for those who enter and stay for the purpose of participating in the management of the company's business etc. It is necessary as a prerequisite to make investment to such extent that foreign nationals can actually influence management of the company etc.
3. Therefore, for example, even in the case of a business entrepreneured by a Japanese, if it is possible for a foreigner to make a substantial investment in the project after the start-up and it is practically possible to have management rights on the project Will fall under the status of residence of "Investment / Management". On the contrary, if it is only a temporary acquisition of shares, the investment amount does not reach a considerable amount, or the investor who has invested Management activities and management activities conducted by those other than those who are in the position to represent the principal are not subject to the status of residence of "investment / management".
4. Regarding the "substantial investment" mentioned above, although it depends on the size of the company, it is necessary to be an amount that can substantially influence the management policy of the company, and investment of at least 500 ten thousand yen is required at the very least I will. "Investment amount" is not determined simply by the value of the shares owned, it is judged on the amount actually dropped in the business. In addition, about the investment amount of 500 ten thousand yen or more when a foreigner starts a business, this is the total amount of foreigners dropped as necessary for running the company, its purpose of use is business execution As long as it is necessary above, it includes, for example, land, building or rental fee, as well as office equipment fee. Also, in general, corporate debt can not be immediately invested even for corporate business funds, but special circumstances such as the fact that the foreigner guarantees the borrowed money individually There is also room for seeing as investment amount if there is it if there is.
5. The investment amount of 500 million yen or more does not necessarily require an investment of 500 million yen every year, as long as the investment of 500 million yen or more once invested is maintained without being recovered. There is none. And if this investment of 500 million yen or more has been made, the Ministerial Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as “the Investment and Management” status that establishes the standards of Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act) (“Standard Ministerial Ordinance”) stipulates “excluding those who reside in Japan with two or more persons residing in Japan other than those engaged in the management or management of the business (excluding those residing in the upper column of the Act Schedule 1) )) Is a scale where full-time staff are engaged and operated. " going.
6. Corporate management activities and management activities may be activities engaged in businesses that require knowledge of natural sciences and humanities, etc. In such cases, "technology" excluding parentheses and "humanities knowledge · international It will be partially overlapped with activities targeted by the status of residence of "work". The parentheses in the lower column of Appended Table 1 of the Law stipulate the priority relationship of mutual application of the status of residence for overlapping cases in this way. Therefore, "Investment · Management", "Technology", "Humanities Knowledge · International Business" will give priority to "Investment · Management", but in the activities in the lower part of the table on the status of residence of "Prior investment / management" When it does not apply (whether it conforms to the standard or not, it is a different problem), it falls under the status of residence of "Technology" or "Humanities knowledge / international work", and entrance and stay may be accepted by these status of residence .
7. When a foreign national who had stayed at the status of residence such as "technology" or "humanities knowledge / international work" as a staff member of a company has become a manager or a manager of the same company on the way, he / Although it is not necessary to change to the status of residence of "Investment / Management", it is necessary to change to the status of residence of "Investment / Management" in principle when taking office as a new manager or administrator (including re-appointment) .

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