For those who are considering obtaining the “Business Manager” status of residence

In order for foreigners to establish a company and conduct business in Japan, they must obtain a "Business Manager" status of residence.
In order to apply for the "Business Manager" status of residence, you must first establish a company.
However, just because you have established your own company does not necessarily mean that you will be granted the "Business Manager" status of residence.
In order to be granted the "Business Manager" status of residence, there are certain requirements that must be met when establishing a company.
Even if you establish a company without meeting the necessary requirements, you will not be granted the "Business Manager" status of residence.
Some of the foreigners who come to our office for consultation are those who have asked the office where they established their company to apply for a status of residence, but have been refused because they do not know the procedure for obtaining a status of residence.
When I hear from such people, it is often the case that they simply establish a company and do not meet the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence.
For foreign nationals, it is not possible to start a business just by establishing a company, but only after being granted the "Business Manager" status of residence.
Therefore, if you are thinking of obtaining the "Business Manager" status of residence, we recommend that you consult with a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist who specializes in matters related to the residence status of foreigners before establishing a company.

If you are considering obtaining a "Business Manager" status of residence, please contact our office.