Business / Management (Business Management)

What is "management / management"

"Management/Management" (business management)is one of the visas that allows you to work with a status of residence in Japan.
Previously "Investment and management” (investment management) has changed from April 2015, 4Status of residence "business manager"has been changed to

Business management visa isWhen a foreigner runs a company in JapanThis is the status of residence (visa) required for.

• ☑ When a foreigner starts a business (establishes a company) in Japan and becomes a manager
• ☑ When a foreigner becomes a representative of a company already in Japan
• ☑ When a foreigner becomes a manager (doing management work) in a Japanese company
• ☑ When a foreigner acquires management rights of a Japanese company and manages and manages the company な ど

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Flow of obtaining a “business manager” visa

1. ① Company establishment (before company establishment)
2. ② Various notifications to the tax office
3. ③ Permits such as business licenses (only necessary businesses)
4. ④ Business management visa application
5. ⑤ Examination

① Company establishment

You must have completed the establishment of the company before you can apply for a business management visa.

▼ Main things to do when establishing a company

• ・ Draft articles of incorporation
• ・ Payment of capital
• ・ Registration of establishment of corporation (Legal Affairs Bureau)

② Various notifications to the tax office

▼ Main notification contents

• ・ Corporate establishment notification form
• ・ Notification of establishment of salary payment office, etc.
• ・ Application for approval of special delivery date of withholding income tax
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③ Permits such as business licenses

If you want to do a business that requires a permit, you must notify the government agency and obtain a permit.

▼Main industries that require permission

Food service, transportation, construction, accommodation, real estate brokerage, etc.

Requirements for obtaining a “business manager” visa

1. ① There are facilities (offices, etc.) in Japan
2. ② Employ two or more full-time employees residing in Japan, or capital (investment) of 2 million yen or more
3. ③ Have more than 3 years of business management experience
4. ④ Receiving remuneration equal to or greater than the remuneration received by Japanese workers
5. ⑤ It is objectively recognized that the business will be operated stably and continuously.

① There are facilities (offices, etc.) in Japan

The facilities (offices, etc.) to be managed must already exist or be secured in Japan.
In addition, it is necessary to secure an appropriate business establishment depending on the business to be carried out.

▼ Definition of office

• ● Economic activities are carried out under a single management entity occupying a fixed area, that is, one block of land.
• ● The production or provision of goods and services must be carried out continuously using people and equipment.

If the above two points are satisfied, the standard ministerial ordinance“Securing (existence) of office”recognized as conforming to
Regarding activities related to the status of residence of “business manager”, since it is required that the business is operated continuously, it is possible to use short-term rental space on a monthly basis or sell food stalls that can be easily disposed of. If you use it, it will not be recognized as conforming to the requirements of the standard ordinance.
(Immigration Bureau of Japan:"Clarification of status of residence standards for foreign business owners"Than)

▼ Points

For new applications (especially for certification applications),"office and home"IfPermit rates tend to drop.
If you really want to be an "office and home", the points are as follows.

• ● In the case of "office and home" (not for rent), post the company nameplate, etc.
  Also, separate the space used as an office and the space used as a residence.
• ●Get the lender to agree to use it both at the office and at home.

② Employ two or more full-time employees residing in Japan, or capital (investment) of 2 million yen or more

▼ Person who corresponds to "full-time employee"

• ·Japanese
• ・ Permanent resident
• ・ Special permanent resident
• ・ Settlement
• ・ Japanese spouse, etc.
• ・ Spouse of permanent resident, etc.

"Capital of 500 million yen or more"Although it is possible to borrow,Examinations have become stricter recently.
Until funds are prepareddetailed descriptionEven if you can temporarily prepare more than 500 million yen, there is a high possibility that it will not be approved.

③ Have more than 3 years of business management experience

Practical Experience: This includes the time spent in graduate school majoring in a subject related to business or management.

④ Receiving remuneration equal to or greater than the remuneration received by Japanese workers

Compensation equal to or higher than Japanese: Monthly income approximately 20 yen or moreis a guideline.

⑤ It is objectively recognized that the business will be operated stably and continuously.

"Business plan"It is necessary to prove that there is "continuity and stability" in

“Business Manager” Visa Application Flow

1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents.

• ① Application documents and attached documents
• ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
  　※ Captured from the front within 3 months before application, sharp with no background.
  　Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
• ③ Other
  

  [Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

  • · Reply envelope (stamp attached to fixed form envelope, stamp of 392 yen (for simple registered mail) attached) 1 teller

  【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】

  • · Present passport and residence card
  • · Postcard (write address and name)

2. Apply to the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau)

Submit the above documents.

3. Notification of results

You will receive notification of the results in the envelope or postcard you gave to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application.

4. Procedures at the Immigration Bureau

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

You do not need.

【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】

Take your postcard, passport and residence card to the Immigration Bureau of Japan, and at the counter, attach the revenue stamp to the "Fee Payment Form" and fill in the required items.
Submit the "fee payment form" to the counter and receive a new residence card.
* In the case of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau, you can purchase revenue stamps at a convenience store at one time.

"Business / Management" Visa Category

There are four categories in "Management". The type of attached documents when applying is different depending on the category.

Documents required for “business manager” visa application

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

[Category XNUMX]

• ・A copy of the quarterly report or a document certifying that the company is listed on a Japanese stock exchange (copy)
• ・Document (copy) certifying that permission for establishment has been received from the competent authority

[Category XNUMX]

Total table of the statutory report of the withholding slip etc. of salary income of the previous year's staff (copy with reception stamp)

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.Legal record total table such as withholding slip of salary income of the staff for the previous year (copy with reception stamp)
2. XNUMX. XNUMX.Any of the following materials that clarify the content of the applicant's activities
   

   ● When assuming the position of an officer of a company that is a Japanese corporation

   A copy of the Articles of Incorporation that stipulates remuneration for officers or a copy of the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders that resolved remuneration for officers (in the case of a company that has a remuneration committee, the minutes of that committee)

   ● When transferring to a Japanese branch within a foreign corporation or when assuming an officer of an organization other than the company

   Documents of the affiliated organization (dispatch letter, transfer notice, etc.) that clarify the position (business in charge), period, and amount of remuneration to be paid

   ● When hired as an administrator in Japan

   Documents (employment contracts, etc.) that clearly indicate the working conditions issued to workers based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act.

3. 3. XNUMX.Documents certifying that if you are hired as an administrator in Japan, you have at least XNUMX years of experience in business management or management (including the period of majoring in business or management at graduate school).
   
   1. ① Institutions engaged in related duties and resume specifying the contents and period of activities
   2. ② Documents certifying the period of engagement in related duties (including the certificate from the school in the period of majoring in management or management in the graduate school)
4. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarify the business content
   
   1. ① When managing the business in a corporation, a copy of the registration certificate of the corporation
      (If the registration of the corporation is not completed, a copy of the articles of incorporation and other documents clarifying that the corporation is about to start the business)
      * However, since the application is basically based on the application after registration, there is a high possibility that additional materials will be requested.
   2. ② Guidebook detailing the history, officers, organization, business details (including key customers and transaction results) etc. of the company etc.
   3. ③ Documents conforming to ② above prepared by other work place etc
5. XNUMX.One of the following materials to clarify the scale of the business
   
   1. ① Documents concerning wage payment pertaining to said staff who clarify that two or more full-time staff are present, a resident card and other documents
   2. ② Certificate of registration matters
   3. ③ Materials to clarify the scale of other business
6. XNUMX.Documents that clarify the existence of office facilities for business/management visas
   
   1. ① Transcript of Real Estate Register
   2. ② Lease contract
   3. ③ Other documents
7. XNUMX.A copy of the business plan from the acquisition of the business / management visa to the renewal time
8. XNUMX.A copy of the financial statements for the most recent year

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.Any of the following materials that clarify the content of the applicant's activities

   ● When assuming the position of an officer of a company that is a Japanese corporation

   A copy of the Articles of Incorporation that stipulates remuneration for officers or a copy of the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders that resolved remuneration for officers (in the case of a company that has a remuneration committee, the minutes of that committee)

   ● When transferring to a Japanese branch within a foreign corporation or when assuming an officer of an organization other than the company

   Documents of the affiliated organization (dispatch letter, transfer notice, etc.) that clarify the position (business in charge), period, and amount of remuneration to be paid

   ● When hired as an administrator in Japan

   Documents (employment contracts, etc.) that clearly indicate the working conditions issued to workers based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act.

2. 3. XNUMX.Documents certifying that if you are hired as an administrator in Japan, you have at least XNUMX years of experience in business management or management (including the period of majoring in business or management at graduate school).
   
   1. ① Institutions engaged in related duties and resume specifying the contents and period of activities
   2. ② Documents certifying the period of engagement in related duties (including the certificate from the school in the period of majoring in management or management in the graduate school)
3. XNUMX. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarify the business content
   
   1. ① In order to carry out the business in a corporation, a copy of the registration certificate of the corporation
      　(If the registration of the corporation is not completed, a copy of the articles of incorporation and other documents clarifying that the corporation is about to start the business)
      　* However, since the application is basically based on the application after registration, there is a high possibility that additional materials will be requested.
   2. ② Guidebook detailing the history, officers, organization, business details (including key customers and transaction results) etc. of the company etc.
   3. ③ Documents conforming to ② above prepared by other work place etc
4. XNUMX.One of the following materials to clarify the scale of the business
   
   1. ① Documents concerning wage payment pertaining to said staff who clarify that two or more full-time staff are present, a resident card and other documents
   2. ② Certificate of registration matters
   3. ③ Materials to clarify the scale of other business
5. XNUMX.Materials revealing the existence of office facilities
   
   1. ① Transcript of Real Estate Register
   2. ② Lease contract
   3. ③ Other documents
6. XNUMX.A copy of the business plan
7. XNUMX.A copy of the financial statements for the most recent year
8. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarifies the reason why the statutory record total table such as the withholding slip of the salary income of the staff for the previous year cannot be submitted
   

   ● For institutions that are exempt from tax withholding

   Certificate of exemption for withholding tax of foreign corporation and other materials clarifying that no withholding tax is required

   ● For institutions other than (1) above

   1. ① One copy of the notification form for opening a salary payment office
   2. ② Any of the following materials
      
      • ・ Calculation of income tax collection for employment income, retirement income, etc. for the last three months (a copy of the one with the receipt date stamp)
      • ・ One document that clarifies that you have received the approval if you have a special delivery date.

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.A copy of the quarterly report or a document certifying that it is listed on the Japanese stock exchange (copy)
2. XNUMX. XNUMX.Document certifying that the establishment has been approved by the competent authority (copy)

[Category XNUMX]

Total table of the statutory report of the withholding slip etc. of salary income of the previous year's staff (copy with reception stamp)

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.Legal record total table such as withholding slip of salary income of the staff for the previous year (copy with reception stamp)
2. XNUMX. XNUMX.Any of the following materials that clarify the content of the applicant's activities
   

   ● When assuming the position of an officer of a company that is a Japanese corporation

   A copy of the Articles of Incorporation that stipulates remuneration for officers or a copy of the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders that resolved remuneration for officers (in the case of a company that has a remuneration committee, the minutes of that committee)

   ● When transferring to a Japanese branch within a foreign corporation or assuming an officer of an organization other than the company

   Case Documents of the affiliated organization (dispatch letter, transfer notice, etc.) that clarify the status (business in charge) period and the amount of remuneration to be paid

   ● When hired as an administrator in Japan

   Documents (employment contracts, etc.) that clearly indicate the working conditions issued to workers based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act.

3. 3. XNUMX.Documents certifying that if you are hired as an administrator in Japan, you have at least XNUMX years of experience in business management or management (including the period of majoring in business or management at graduate school).
   
   1. ① Institutions engaged in related duties and resume specifying the contents and period of activities
   2. ② Documents certifying the period of engagement in related duties (including the certificate from the school in the period of majoring in management or management in the graduate school)
4. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarify the business content
   
   1. ① In order to carry out the business in a corporation, a copy of the registration certificate of the corporation
      (If the registration of the corporation is not completed, a copy of the articles of incorporation and other documents clarifying that the corporation is about to start the business)
      * However, since the application is basically based on the application after registration, there is a high possibility that additional materials will be requested.
   2. ② Guidebook detailing the history, officers, organization, business details (including key customers and transaction results) etc. of the company etc.
   3. ③ Documents conforming to ② above prepared by other work place etc
5. XNUMX.One of the following materials to clarify the scale of the business
   
   1. ① Documents concerning wage payment pertaining to said staff who clarify that two or more full-time staff are present, a resident card and other documents
   2. ② Certificate of registration matters
   3. ③ Materials to clarify the scale of other business
6. XNUMX.Materials revealing the existence of office facilities
   
   1. ① Transcript of Real Estate Register
   2. ② Lease contract
   3. ③ Other documents
7. XNUMX.A copy of the business plan
8. XNUMX.A copy of the financial statements for the most recent year

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.Any of the following materials that clarify the content of the applicant's activities
   

   ● When assuming the position of an officer of a company that is a Japanese corporation

   A copy of the Articles of Incorporation that stipulates remuneration for officers or a copy of the minutes of a general meeting of shareholders that resolved remuneration for officers (in the case of a company that has a remuneration committee, the minutes of that committee)

   ● When transferring to a Japanese branch within a foreign corporation or assuming an officer of an organization other than the company

   Case Documents of the affiliated organization (dispatch letter, transfer notice, etc.) that clarify the status (business in charge) period and the amount of remuneration to be paid

   ● When hired as an administrator in Japan

   Documents (employment contracts, etc.) that clearly indicate the working conditions issued to workers based on Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act and Article 5 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act.

2. 3. XNUMX.Documents certifying that if you are hired as an administrator in Japan, you have at least XNUMX years of experience in business management or management (including the period of majoring in business or management at graduate school).
   
   1. ① Institutions engaged in related duties and resume specifying the contents and period of activities
   2. ② Documents certifying the period of engagement in related duties (including the certificate from the school in the period of majoring in management or management in the graduate school)
3. XNUMX. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarify the business content
   
   1. ① In order to carry out the business in a corporation, a copy of the registration certificate of the corporation
      (If the registration of the corporation is not completed, a copy of the articles of incorporation and other documents clarifying that the corporation is about to start the business)
      * However, since the application is basically based on the application after registration, there is a high possibility that additional materials will be requested.
   2. ② Guidebook detailing the history, officers, organization, business details (including key customers and transaction results) etc. of the company etc.
   3. ③ Documents conforming to ② above prepared by other work place etc
4. XNUMX.One of the following materials to clarify the scale of the business
   
   1. ① Documents concerning wage payment pertaining to said staff who clarify that two or more full-time staff are present, a resident card and other documents
   2. ② Certificate of registration ③ Material to clarify the scale of other business
5. XNUMX.Documents that clarify the existence of office facilities for business management acquisition
   
   1. ① Transcript of Real Estate Register
   2. ② Lease contract
   3. ③ Other documents
6. XNUMX.A copy of the business plan
7. XNUMX.A copy of the financial statements for the most recent year
8. XNUMX.One of the following materials that clarifies the reason why the statutory record total table such as the withholding slip of the salary income of the staff for the previous year cannot be submitted
   

   ● For institutions that are exempt from tax withholding

   Certificate of exemption from tax withholding of foreign corporations and other materials clarifying that tax withholding is not required XNUMX copy

   ● For institutions other than (1) above

   1. ① One copy of the notification form for opening a salary payment office
   2. ② Any of the following materials
      
      • ・ Calculation of income tax collection for employment income, retirement income, etc. for the last three months (a copy of the one with the receipt date stamp)
      • ・ One document that clarifies that you have received the approval if you have a special delivery date.

【Application for renewal of period of stay at management · management visa】

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.A copy of the quarterly report or a document certifying that it is listed on the Japanese stock exchange (copy)
2. XNUMX. XNUMX.Document certifying that the establishment has been approved by the competent authority (copy)

[Category XNUMX]

Total table of the statutory report of the withholding slip etc. of salary income of the previous year's staff (copy with reception stamp)

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX.Legal record total table such as withholding slip of salary income of the staff for the previous year (copy with reception stamp)
2. XNUMX. XNUMX copy of financial statements for the most recent year
3. XNUMX. XNUMX.Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status) XNUMX copy each

[Category XNUMX]

1. XNUMX. XNUMX copy of financial statements for the most recent year
2. XNUMX. XNUMX.Resident tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (one year's total income and tax payment status) XNUMX copy each
3. XNUMX. XNUMX.Certificate of exemption from tax withholding of foreign corporations and other materials clarifying that tax withholding is not required XNUMX copy

"Business / Management" Visa Precautions

Business management visas have the following characteristics.

• ・ Examination is strict and acquisition is particularly difficult
• ・ The financial loss when failing the examination is very large.
  In particular,DisallowedThere are big disadvantages if this happens.
• ・ Business start may be significantly delayed
• ・ It will be difficult to pass the next examination
• ・ In the worst case, all investment is wasted

Since 2019 when the Immigration Control Act was revised,Examinations for business manager visas have also become stricter, resulting in lengthy examinations and frequent rejections..

Business management visa isApplication preparation in parallel with business preparationmust be done.
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Business / Management Visa Price List

Details of each plan

[Half-price refund or free re-application rules]

If the reason for disapproval falls under any of the following,Half-price refund and free re-application are not applicable.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

• If you hide the facts that are disadvantageous to us
• If the application content is false
• When the documents related to the application are forged
• If you have committed a crime or traffic violation in the past, or if you have committed a crime or traffic violation while applying
• If your income is significantly reduced during the application and it becomes difficult to meet the requirements
• If you are unable to answer the questions required for the application and submit or collect the required documents
• If you do not cooperate with the instructions of the Immigration Bureau of Japan
• If the application is withdrawn for personal reasons before the examination result is available