To obtain a business manager visa, the following requirements must be met
1 Have a facility (office, etc.) in Japan
2 Employ at least two full-time employees residing in Japan or have capital of at least 5 million yen (investment)
3 Have at least 3 years of experience in business management or administration. Receive remuneration equivalent to or greater than the remuneration received by Japanese nationals engaged in the business
4 The business must be objectively recognized as a stable and continuous operation.
Each requirement is explained in detail below.
The applicant must have a facility (office, etc.) in Japan.
The facility (office, etc.) to be operated must already exist or be secured in Japan.In addition, an appropriate business office must be secured depending on the business to be conducted.
Definition of business office
An economic activity is carried out under a single management entity occupying a certain place, i.e., a certain area.
The production or provision of goods and services is carried out on a continuous basis with personnel and equipment.
If the above two conditions are met, the business establishment is considered to be in conformity with the "securing (existence of) a business establishment" of the Ministerial Ordinance on Standards, and since the business must be operated continuously for the activities related to the "management/administrative" status of residence, the use of a space leased for a short period on a monthly basis or the use of a stall, etc. that can be easily disposed of is not required. Therefore, if you use a rental space, etc. for a short period of time on a monthly basis or use a food stall, etc. that can be easily disposed of, you are not considered to conform to the requirements of the Standards Ordinance.
Points
In the case of a new application (especially in the case of an application for accreditation), there is a tendency for the approval rate to decrease if the applicant uses "office and home".If you must use "office and home", the points to consider are as follows.If you wish to use the space as an office and home (not for rent), post a nameplate of the company. Also, separate the space used as an office from the space used as a residence. Have the landlord agree to the use of the space for both "office and home".
Employ two or more full-time employees residing in Japan or have a capital (investment) of at least 5 million yen.
▼ Those who fall under the category of "full-time employees"
∙ Japanese nationals
Permanent Resident
Special permanent resident
Permanent Resident
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
As for "capital of 5 million yen or more," it is possible to borrow funds, but the screening process has recently become stricter. A detailed explanation of how to prepare the funds is also required, and even if you can temporarily prepare more than 5 million yen, it is highly likely that it will not be approved.
Experience and Compensation
Work experience: This includes the period during which the applicant majored in a subject related to management or administration at a graduate school. Remuneration equivalent to or greater than that of a Japanese national: A monthly income of approximately ¥200,000 or more is a good rule of thumb.
The business must be objectively recognized as a stable and continuous operation.
It is necessary to prove "continuity and stability" in the "business plan".
The examination process for the business manager visa is becoming stricter, and the examination process often takes longer and is frequently denied. The application for a business manager visa must be prepared in parallel with the preparation of your business.
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