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Startup Visa & Business Manager Visa—structured support from day one.

If you are planning to start a business in Japan, the fastest way forward is a clear route selection,
a realistic timeline, and a complete evidence file. We help you build that—step by step.

Clear scope
Document quality
Risk-aware planning
English-friendly support

Note: Immigration decisions are made by the authority. We do not guarantee outcomes.
We do not provide legal representation in disputes.

Choose the right route. Build the right evidence.

Startup Visa and Business Manager Visa can look similar—until requirements and timelines hit. We help you avoid rework.

Fit

Is this support for you?

This landing page is for founders and companies preparing one of the routes below.

Foreign founders

You want to start a business in Japan but need a compliant timeline and a complete evidence set.

  • Need route selection (Startup vs. Business Manager)
  • Need a realistic plan and document checklist
  • Prefer written deliverables and clear steps

Overseas companies

You are entering Japan for operations, expansion, or a local entity setup.

  • Need structured preparation and evidence organization
  • Need coordination for company setup / licensing
  • Need English-friendly summaries

Time-sensitive cases

Your schedule is tight. You want to reduce rework and avoid evidence gaps.

  • Clear milestones and responsibilities
  • Consistency checks across documents
  • Risk points flagged early

If your business model is still unclear

We can help clarify feasibility during consultation, but we cannot quote or proceed without defined fundamentals.

Start with consultation

Route selection

Startup Visa vs. Business Manager Visa

The Startup Visa is a municipality-based program; the Business Manager Visa is an immigration route.
The correct choice depends on your timeline, readiness, and location.

Startup Visa (municipality program)

  • Requires program fit with a specific municipality
  • Often suitable when you need preparation time in Japan
  • Documents may be reviewed by the municipality before immigration steps

Best when: the program exists in your target area and your plan matches its framework.

Business Manager Visa

  • Direct immigration route (standard Business Manager)
  • Requires a business plan and evidence of viability and operations
  • Some cases involve time-constrained setup pathways (case-dependent)

Best when: you are ready to meet requirements with a complete evidence file.

The “best” route is not universal. We confirm facts first, then recommend a route based on feasibility,
evidence, and timeline.

Scope

What we do (and what we don’t)

Included (typical)

  • Route selection support (Startup vs. Business Manager)
  • Case-specific checklist and milestone plan
  • Business plan structure + drafting support (scope-dependent)
  • Evidence organization, consistency checks, file assembly
  • Written summaries and next steps (English-friendly)

Not included

  • Guarantees of approval or outcomes
  • Representation in disputes or litigation
  • Tax advisory services (handled by tax accountants)
  • Unscoped “unlimited questions” support

We start from scope.

A written scope document can be provided before drafting begins.

See the workflow

Workflow

How the engagement typically works

Actual steps vary by route and case. We confirm the schedule during consultation.

  1. 1) Consultation & route decision

    Confirm facts, goals, and constraints. Decide the route and define scope.

  2. 2) Checklist & evidence collection

    We issue checklists. You prepare business-specific inputs; we draft and structure the file.

  3. 3) Drafting & quality review

    Drafts, cross-checks across exhibits, and final formatting into a coherent package.

  4. 4) Submission readiness

    Finalize the submission set and confirm next actions for filing and follow-up.

Typical documents (high level)

  • Business plan and operational outline
  • Evidence of funds / investment and transaction records
  • Office plan / lease-related evidence (route-dependent)
  • Contracts, invoices, pricing, and business model evidence

Exact requirements vary. A checklist is issued after fact confirmation.

Common failure points

  • Office timeline mismatch
  • Evidence gaps or unclear funds flow
  • Inconsistent statements across documents
  • Business model still vague at filing stage

FAQ

Common questions

Can you tell me the fee and timeline before consultation?

A reliable estimate requires fact confirmation (route, readiness, evidence). Please start with a paid consultation for a clear scope and pricing.

Do you guarantee approval?

No. Immigration decisions are made by the authority. Our role is to improve clarity, completeness, and consistency of the application file.

What if my business idea is not fixed yet?

We can discuss feasibility, but we cannot proceed to drafting or quoting without a defined business model and basic inputs.

Get started

Choose the correct entry point

If you need case-specific guidance (Startup Visa / Business Manager Visa), please apply for a paid consultation.
For general office inquiries only, use the Contact page.

General Contact (non-consultation)

Office inquiries, admin questions, existing clients, document delivery.

Go to Contact

Individual consultation

Route selection, feasibility, documents, and a case-specific plan.

Proceed to consultation application

Consultations require advance booking & payment. Scope and fees are confirmed after fact review.

If you are preparing Startup Visa / Business Manager Visa, we may request a preliminary questionnaire
to confirm your business model and readiness before taking the case.

Open the preliminary questionnaire (Google Form)