Business Management Visa

What is a business administration visa?

The business administration visa is a status of residence for foreign nationals who wish to establish and manage a company in Japan, manage a business, or invest in and operate such a business.

Specifics, Those who will be appointed as president, director, auditor, general manager, plant manager, branch manager, etc.

Is it easy to obtain a business administration visa?

In order to obtain a business administration visa, it is necessary to actually establish a company, hire employees, and have it ready to operate immediately before applying for the visa,It is not an easy visa to obtain because its preparation is very complicated.

What are the requirements for obtaining a business administration visa?

The primary requirement for obtaining a business administration visa to start a business in Japan is that you have an office in Japan or have secured an office in Japan. In addition, one of the following must be satisfied to meet the requirements.

Just because it is difficult to prepare more than 5 million yen in total capital or investment, You should not simply think that you can just hire two employees and you will be fine.

If you pay 200,000 yen per month to one employee, 400,000 yen for two employees, and 200,000 yen for yourself, you will need 600,000 yen per month in salary alone. In addition, you will also need to pay office rent and other expenses. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a business management visa unless you can prepare at least 5 million yen in capital or investment.

*If the business is conducted in a form without a capital structure, such as a sole proprietorship or an incorporated association, it must necessarily satisfy (2).

Can I apply if I can temporarily prepare 5 million yen?

We sometimes see people who think this way. For example, they borrow money from friends or acquaintances to prepare 5 million yen for the application, and then return the 5 million yen after the application is completed. Since the flow of money is always checked at the time of application, it is very unlikely that you will be approved in this way, and even if you are approved, it is very likely that you will not be able to get a permit.We do not recommend funding in this manner, as it will likely result in a disadvantage at the next renewal.

Can I use any office?

It is not enough to have an address. It is important to have an office that is appropriate for your business. If it is just a home, or if you use a friend’s home address as your office, there is a very high possibility that it will not be approved.It is important to rent a dedicated office space separate from your place of residence to create the right environment for your business.

However, there are cases where it is acceptable to use a home as an office if the home is completely separate from the office space and is deemed by all to be suitable for business.

Are there any work experience requirements?

For foreign nationals engaged in the management of a business, At least three years of work experience in management or administration is required. This can include years of postgraduate study in management or administration, and can be from either domestic or foreign graduate schools.

There is no work experience requirement when involved in the management of a business.

What does it mean to “engage in the management of a business?”

This is simply a case where a foreigner assumes the position of director of a company without investment. In such cases, the above conditions must be met. In addition, the foreigner must also receive remuneration equivalent to or greater than that received by a Japanese national.

However, the Immigration Bureau considers large companies to be eligible to obtain management control by assuming the position of director without investing in the company, Therefore, it is difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to obtain management control of a company.

What is the period of stay granted?

The program is divided into short-term (3 and 4 months) and medium- to long-term (1, 3, and 5 years).

The period of stay varies depending on the category and conditions of the company.

Is it high risk to obtain a business management visa to run a restaurant?

If you are applying for a business management visa to manage a restaurant, you will also need to sign a lease contract for the restaurant, do interior work, and purchase foodstuffs, A large investment is required before applying for a business management visa. However, if the business management visa is denied as a result of the application, the business cannot be operated, and the company or store that has been prepared must be disposed of. Considering the loss of trust and financial loss with business partners,It is no exaggeration to say that there is no room for failure when applying for a business management visa for running a restaurant.

What documents are required at the time of application?

The information is available on the Ministry of Justice website below.

http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/nyuukokukanri07_00088.html

However, those listed above are only required materials, category selection, etc, It is often difficult for an inexperienced person to make a judgment on the selection of categories, etc. Therefore, we recommend that you ask a specialist when you apply for a business management visa.