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経営管理ビザ｜business-manager-visa
経営管理ビザに関する手続き情報｜Information about Business Manager Visa procedures
- 2026-03-28
Business Manager Visa Renewal in Japan: Office Requirements, Financial Risks, and What to Prepare
Business Manager Visa Renewal in Japan: What You Should Review Before Applying If you are currently living in Japan with a Business Manager Visa, it may be tempting to assume that your renewal will be […]
- 2026-03-22
Can You Use a Virtual Office for a Business Manager Visa in Japan?
Recently, I received the following question: “Can I use a virtual office for a Business Manager Visa?” This is one of the most common misunderstandings. In the past, there was some flexibility regardi […]
- 2026-03-22
Can You Apply for a Business Manager Visa in Japan with Only 1 Million Yen? (Common Misunderstandings Explained)
Recently, I had a consultation with a potential applicant who told me: “I went to the immigration office and asked if I need 30 million yen.They said ‘it depends on the business.’ So I think I can app […]
- 2026-01-29
Japan Allows Choosing Holidays as Company Establishment Dates — New Commercial Registration Rule (Effective Feb 2, 2026)
Starting February 2, 2026, a revision to Japan’s commercial registration regulations will allow a company or other legal entity to designate a holiday (including weekends and national holidays) as its […]
- 2026-01-26
Business Manager Visa in Japan: What “Proper Business Activity” Means
Why “Proper Business Activity” Matters In recent policy discussions, including proposals issued by Japan’s ruling party in early 2026, increased attention has been placed on preventing misuse of the B […]
- 2026-01-21
For Those Planning to Leave Japan Under a Business Manager Visa: What to Do Before Departure (Business, Immigration, and Administrative Procedures)
A Complete Guide to Business, Immigration, and Administrative Procedures Before Departure In recent years, the practical requirements for renewing a Business Manager Visa in Japan have clearly become […]
- 2025-12-28
Business Manager Visa Reform FAQ (2025–2028) | Official ISA Q&A Explained
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has published detailed official Q&A clarifying how the revised standards for the “Business Manager” status of residence will be applied in practice. This […]
- 2025-12-21
Start-up Visa vs. 4-Month Business Manager Visa | Key Differences and How Foreign Entrepreneurs Should Choose
Recently, we have been receiving a growing number of inquiries from foreign nationals who wish to start a business in Japan, asking: “I don’t understand the difference between the Start-up Visa and th […]
- 2026-01-06
Japan’s Startup Visa “Housing Requirement” — A Practical Difference from the Business Manager Visa (Fukuoka / Kitakyushu Examples)
When people compare Japan’s Startup Visa and the Business Manager Visa, they often focus on things like capital, the business plan, or hiring requirements. In real life, however, one of the earliest a […]
- 2026-01-06
スタートアップビザにおける「居住物件」要件とは ― 経営管理ビザとの実務上の違い ―
スタートアップビザと経営管理ビザを比較する際、多くの場合は「資本金」「事業計画」「雇用要件」などが注目されます。 しかし、実務において最初につまずくケースが非常に多いのが、「居住物件の確保」です。 本記事では、福岡市および北九州市でのスタートアップビザ実務を踏まえ、制度上の要件と、実際に直面する課題について整理します。 スタートアップビザでは居住物件の確保が申請要件となる スタートアップビザ制度で […]
