Renewal of business manager visa for foreign nationals
There are five types of visa periods of stay for business manager visas: "5 years," "3 years," "1 year," "4 months," and "3 months." In most cases, the period of stay when a business manager visa visa is first obtained is "1 year.
If you had a "3-year" visa for "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" , you may be surprised to find that the period of stay is shortened. The decision on whether or not to grant a "3-year" visa is based on a comprehensive review of the manager's background, status of residence, company size, management, and investment.
In most cases, if the company has been in the black for two or more consecutive fiscal years, a three-year business manager visa will be granted.
If a three-year business manager visa is obtained, the next step is to apply for a Japan Permanent Resident visa. If a Japan Permanent Resident visa is obtained, it will be a great advantage for foreign business owners because they can concentrate on running their business without worrying about visa renewal, even if their company is temporarily in the red.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to obtain a "3-year" visa when renewing a business manager visa.
Points for renewal of business manager visa
Status of Financial Settlement
The financial condition of the company is closely related to the renewal of the business manager visa, and if the company has been in excess liabilities for two consecutive terms or has failed to generate gross profit, the renewal of the business manager visa may not be approved. Once you have obtained a business manager visa, you need to concentrate on your main business and make every effort to achieve results as a business manager.
Duration of stay in Japan
If the business manager is out of the country for a long period of time, the renewal of the business manager visa may be denied. The business manager visa is a visa to manage a company in Japan, and if the business manager is absent for an extended period of time, there may be questions such as, "Who is managing the company in Japan? If you are away for a long period of time, questions such as "Who is managing the company in Japan? If the visa holder is away from Japan for a long period of time, questions such as "Who is managing the company in Japan? If you will be away from Japan for several months, even for business, it is important to be prepared to provide a reasonable explanation.
Work as a business manager
If you have obtained a business manager visa, your activities in Japan will naturally be devoted to managing your company. However, if the business manager himself is engaged in cooking in a restaurant, etc., this is related to the "technical" visa, and the question arises, "To what extent does this apply to activities as a business manager? If you are not sure, you can apply for a business manager visa. If you are unsure, you should check in advance whether or not your business activities fall under the category of managerial activities, so that you can apply for the visa in a relaxed manner without being in a hurry when the visa is renewed.
Required Documents for Business Manager Visa Renewal
Business manager visas are divided into categories 1 through 4. This section describes the documents required for renewal of a business manager visa for a Category 3 visa, which is generally required when a foreigner establishes a company.
Please note that the documents listed here are generally required for business manager visa renewal applications, and not all applicants will be granted permission simply because they submit the documents listed below.
Application for permission to extend the period of stay
One application form for permission to extend the period of stay will be prepared. Forms for application for permission for extension of the period of stay are available at local immigration bureaus. You can also obtain the form from the website of the Ministry of Justice.
Photo
A 4 cm (H) x 3 cm (W) photo is required. The photo must be a clear, clear, hatless photo with no background, taken from the front within 3 months prior to the application. The applicant's name must be written on the back of the photo, and the photo must be attached to the photo section of the application form.
Passport and Residence Card
The actual passport and resident card, including the alien registration certificate, which is considered a resident card, must be presented.
Documents proving Category 3 status
A total statutory record of the employee's salary income for the previous year, such as a certificate of withholding tax (a copy of the one with the seal of acceptance)
Copy of financial statements for the most recent fiscal year
Prepare one set of copies of financial statements for the most recent fiscal year. Specifically, this will include a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, manufacturing cost report, statement of selling, general and administrative expenses, and statement of changes in shareholders' equity.
Certificate of taxation (or tax exemption) and certificate of tax payment of inhabitant tax
A certificate of taxation (or non-taxation) and a certificate of tax payment for inhabitant tax, each showing total income and tax payment for the year, are to be prepared and submitted. These documents are issued by the ward office, city hall, or town hall of the municipality in which you reside as of January 1. Either one of the certificates can be submitted as long as it shows both your gross income and tax payment status (whether or not you have paid taxes) for the year.
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