Business Manager Visa- category -

The nature of Japan's program to promote entrepreneurial activities by foreign nationals has undergone a major transformation since its last revision in October 2025. The former "grace period for preparation for starting a business" is no longer applicable. Investors should pay close attention to the fact that the Japanese government, through this public notice, has effectively created a "management...

Important: Effective October 16, 2025, the requirements for the "Management and Administration" visa have been significantly tightened. The conventional wisdom of "investment of 5 million yen" or "one-person start-up" no longer applies. October 16, 2025 will be a historic turning point for foreigners who wish to start a business in Japan...

To turn the increase in the number of foreign residents into "local strength" Currently, the number of foreign residents in Japan has reached approximately 3.96 million and continues to reach record highs. Under these circumstances, local governments are positioned as the "main players on the frontlines" of a symbiotic society. What is required of local governments now is not to passively accept government policies...

Attracting foreign entrepreneurs and highly specialized human resources is key to revitalizing local economies. However, there is a major barrier that cannot be avoided in order for the government to maximize their potential. That is the "management and...

For foreign entrepreneurs aiming to establish and manage a business in Japan, obtaining the "Business Manager" Visa (Status of Residence) is the crucial However, with the revisions implemented on October 16, 2025, the permit ...

If you're a foreigner looking to obtain Japan's "Business/Management" visa (also known as the Business Manager Visa), there have been significant These changes, implemented on October 16, 2025, aim to...

The status of residence "Management/Administration" is applicable to foreign nationals who start a business in Japan or engage in management/administration of an existing business. The following basic requirements must be met for this status to be granted. - Substantial participation in management: ...

For foreign business owners who have established a company in Japan and obtained a business management visa, we would like to provide an important warning regarding the latest operational trends of the Immigration Control Act and status of residence. In recent years, the examination and renewal criteria for the business administration visa have become stricter year by year, and in particular, the "actual status of business management and administrative activities in Japan"...

Five Illusions that Municipal Officials Should Throw Away Now Read the official materials of the Immigration Bureau and you will see them clearly. Below is a list of five "fatal misconceptions" that local government officials are still holding on to, based on the official data of the Immigration Bureau. If the person in charge reads this and thinks, "We are fine...

Audio Commentary There are foreign business owners desperately searching for a "savior" in the back alleys of Kyoto, the cold windy ancient capital of Japan. For them, we are the keepers of their visas and the last hope to connect their dreams. However, after the stricter regulations on October 16, 2025, especially for "first renewal cases that are about to expire," we at Gyoseishoshi Lawyer...