Business Management Visa and Office
In order to obtain a Business Management Visa, you must meet the The “Office Requirements for the Business Management Visa” The “Office Requirements for the Business Management Visa” set forth in the Immigration Control Act must be met.
In this article, we will explain the “points to note when signing an office contract,” which must be done before applying for a business management visa.
Terms and Conditions for Business Establishments
To obtain a business administration visa, you must have a place of business in Japan.First, check the requirements published by the Immigration Bureau.
- Have an independent office to conduct business in Japan
- The office must be capable of continuing to operate the business
In order to obtain a business administration visa, the above two requirements must be met.
In other words, under (1), a virtual office or a home office (with some exceptions) is not considered an independent office, and under (2), if the space is rented for a short period of time on a month-to-month basis, or if the space is a stall that can be easily disposed of, The business is not considered to be operated on a continuous basis.
In addition to securing a property that is recognized as a place of business, the following two points should be considered when signing a contract for an office or store
- The name on the office contract must be in the “corporate name”.
- The purpose of use should be “business use”.
If the contract is signed in the name of an individual or for residential use, the office is not considered to be properly secured.
So, when signing a lease agreement for an office or store, the above two points should be taken into consideration.
