August 2022
Public notice method of NPOs
NPOs are required to submit a business report, etc. to the competent authority within three months after the end of each fiscal year, but it is also necessary to make a public announcement of the balance sheet.The method of public notice of an NPO must be stipulated in its articles of incorporation.Public notice methods include […]
What is the “renunciation of inheritance”?
Renunciation of inheritance means that the heir refuses to inherit all of the inherited property including debts.In order to renounce inheritance, the heir must make a statement to the family court within three months from the date on which he/she became aware of the commencement of inheritance.Unlike renunciation of legally reserved portion, renunciation of inheritance […]
Is capital of 5 million yen necessary to establish a new company and acquire a status of residence of “Business Manager”?
Some foreigners think that 5,000,000 yen is required for capital in order to establish a new company in Japan and obtain the status of residence of "Business Manager", but this is not accurate.The "Ministerial Order to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item (ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" […]
What is a “Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)”?
"Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)" is a status of residence established to promote the acceptance of human resources with advanced specialized skills, and points are set for each item such as "educational background", "work experience", "annual income", etc. , is recognized when the total points reach a certain number.Highly-skilled professionals" include Category (ⅰ)(a) for "Advanced academic research […]
The period of stay of a "Permanent Resident(PR)" is indefinite, but it may be revoked.
The status of residence for foreigners staying in Japan has an expiration date, with the exception of some statuses of residence.The status of residence of "Permanent Resident(PR)" has no restrictions on activities and no restrictions on the period of stay.Therefore, the eligibility requirements are strict.However, what you have to be careful about is that the […]
Japanese language requirements when applying for naturalization
The Nationality Law, which stipulates naturalization to Japan, does not have any provisions regarding Japanese language requirements as a condition for naturalization.However, in reality, Japanese proficiency is required when naturalizing in Japan.Being naturalized in Japan means living in Japan as a Japanese person from now on, so it is natural that a certain level of […]
Even a child of a permanent resident may not be able to obtain the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR)".
In order to be granted the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR),”, one of the following must apply. Spouse of permanent resident, etc. A person who was born in Japan as a child of a permanent resident, etc. and continues to reside in Japan. In the case of a child of […]
How to enroll a child of a relative living abroad in a Japanese elementary school or junior high school
We sometimes receive requests from foreigners living in Japan, such as, "I would like to invite a child of my relative who lives abroad to Japan to attend elementary or junior high school in Japan."In this case, the status of residence will be "Student", but the requirements for this status of residence to be recognized […]
About NPO business report
NPOs are stipulated to submit a business report, etc. to the competent authority within three months after the end of each business year.Specifically, you will need to submit the following documents:① Business report for the previous fiscal year② Activity statement for the previous fiscal year③ Balance sheet for the previous fiscal year④ Property inventory for the previous business year⑤ Annual […]
What is the “adult guardianship system”?
The adult guardianship system is a system where you can receive protection and support when you are elderly and feel uneasy about managing your own property or making contracts.The adult guardianship system includes the legal guardianship system and the voluntary guardianship system.In the case of legal guardianship, the family court appoints a guardian, so even […]