Business Plan for business manager visa application in Japan
When applying for a Business Manager visa in Japan, a business plan must be submitted. This business plan is the key document that determines whether or not you will be granted a visa.
Here we explain the points to note and points to consider when preparing the business plan.
What is the "Business Plan" to be submitted when applying for a Business Manager visa?
What kind of document is a business plan that must be submitted when applying for a Business Manager visa in Japan ?
Outline of the Business Plan
A business plan is a required document when applying for a Business Manager visa, and is also one of the criteria that will be considered in the screening process.
Neither education nor experience in business management is required for the Business Manager visa. Since experience is not required, it is important to clearly demonstrate how you will be able to run a stable business in Japan in the future.
Although there are many aspects of management and business that you will not know until you try it, you cannot obtain a Business Manager visa with the expectation that you will fail from the beginning.
It is necessary to describe the business or business management you are going to start in a written plan and convince the Immigration Bureau that it is a good idea.
Appropriate volume of the business plan
How much volume should be considered when preparing a business plan?
The volume should be as large as possible. If it is too voluminous, it may be difficult for the examiners to understand all of the contents.
Ideally, you should use charts and graphs as much as possible and add appropriate explanatory text. It is best to make it easy for the reader to quickly understand the content. If you have products, it is also recommended to include photographs.
What should be included in a business plan when applying for a Business Manager visa?
Proof that the applicant meets the requirements for obtaining a Business Manager visa.
If you wish to obtain a Business Manager visa in Japan, you must meet the requirements to apply for the visa.
You must clearly state that you meet the requirements set forth in the guidelines, including that your place of business is located in Japan, the size of your business, and whether or not you have the capital to operate your business.
Information that clarifies the actual status of the business
Provide a detailed outline of your business, including information on the type of business you are starting and your management philosophy. The content should be itemized to make it easier to read. Below is a description of the content that should be included.
Description of the business
Explain what kind of service or business you will provide with diagrams and photos of your products. It is recommended that you use pictures and diagrams of actual products, as these explanations are easier to understand.
What is your revenue forecast and rationale?
When forecasting sales, stating them in approximate terms may be unacceptable. State the number of units sold x the unit price of the product, etc., so that a clear rationale can be shown.
If you have already started your business, you may want to prepare and submit a trial balance.
Suppliers
If you have products to sell, provide detailed information about your customers and suppliers (address, telephone number, company name, name of the person in charge, estimated annual transaction amount, etc.).
If you provide services, explain what you are selling.
Management Career
Describe the manager's work history. If you have any past experience in management, it will be slightly more advantageous to include it. You may also want to add that you were a leader when you were working part-time.
Prospective employees
It is a good idea to have information on employees you plan to hire after you have prepared the Notice of Working Conditions.
It is important to include as much detail as possible about the outline of your business and management philosophy as listed above, and to firmly convey that the purpose of your entry into Japan is definitely business.
Plan for the stable continuation of the business
In order to obtain a Business Manager visa in Japan, stability and continuity of the business is the most important requirement. To this end, you must explain how you intend to operate the business for a long time. The following is a summary of what should be stated.
- An overview of the business
- Characteristics of the company and business
- Description of products and services
- Methods of attracting customers and advertising
- Clients and customers
- Profit and loss plan for the business (at least one year's worth, three years' worth is better)
- Plans for hiring employees
- Vision for the future
Provide detailed information on the above items to demonstrate the stability and continuity of your business.
In most cases, Business Manager visas are initially granted for a one-year period of stay, but when renewing a Business Manager visa, the applicant will be examined under the same conditions as when applying for the visa the first time.
Please refer to our Business Manager Visa web page.
