New Mandatory Requirements
The October 2025 revision introduced four independently required conditions. Meeting the capital threshold alone is no longer sufficient — all criteria below must be satisfied simultaneously.
Full-Time Staff Required
At least one full-time employee must be hired — independently of the capital requirement. Only Japanese nationals, permanent residents, spouse-of-Japanese residents, or long-term residents qualify. Foreign nationals on work visas are not eligible for this requirement.
Japanese Language Operations
The business must be capable of operating in Japanese. Either the representative or at least one full-time employee must hold practical Japanese language ability sufficient to handle day-to-day business affairs.
Expert-Certified Business Plan
The business plan must be reviewed and certified by a licensed Japanese professional — such as a Certified SME Consultant (中小企業診断士), Certified Public Accountant (公認会計士), or Licensed Tax Accountant (税理士). Self-prepared plans without certification will not be accepted.
No Home Office
Only an independent commercial office is accepted as the registered business address. Residential addresses, home offices, and shared virtual office registrations are prohibited under the revised rules. A verifiable, dedicated workspace is required.
Renewal Conditions
Renewal is not automatic. Immigration authorities review the following at every renewal application to confirm the business remains active and compliant.
3-Year Renewal Bonus: Applicants with three consecutive years of profitable operation may qualify for a 3-year renewal period instead of the standard 1-year period.
- ✓Full Tax ComplianceProof of complete payment of corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and resident tax required.
- ✓Social & Employment InsurancePayment records for both social insurance (社会保険) and employment insurance (雇用保険) must be submitted.
- ✓Continued Japan ResidencyExtended absences from Japan may result in renewal denial. Applicants must demonstrate genuine ongoing business activity in Japan.
- ✓Activity Details StatementA formal Activity Details Statement (活動内容説明書) documenting business operations since the last visa issuance must be submitted with every renewal.
- ✓Sustained New RequirementsAll October 2025 requirements — full-time staff, Japanese operations, certified business plan, commercial office — must continue to be met at renewal.
Transitional Provisions
If you already hold a Business Manager Visa as of October 16, 2025, a 3-year transitional period applies.
Grace Period Begins
October 16, 2025 — Existing holders are fully covered under the previous rules. No immediate action required.
Renewal Under Grace Period
Until October 16, 2028 — Renewals may be approved even if the new requirements are not fully met. Immigration will consider current business conditions and a concrete plan to achieve full compliance.
Full Compliance Required
From October 17, 2028 — All new requirements must be fully satisfied at renewal without exception. Early preparation is strongly recommended.
Start with a Startup Visa
Japan's Startup Visa offers a 2-year pathway to build your business before transitioning to a full Business Manager Visa — a practical route if the JPY 30,000,000 capital requirement feels out of reach right now.
Aplash specialists will map the best entry strategy for your situation and guide you step by step.
なぜ日本を選ぶのか
アジアの先進国の一つ
ビジネスフレンドリーな環境
日本は法的保護が充実し、インフラも整っており、安定した経済環境で起業に最適です。
起業家のためのスムーズなビザ制度
2025年改定要件のもと、3,000万円の資本金で日本に会社を設立し、在留資格を取得できます。
家族に優しい在留制度
配偶者やお子様を帯同できます。扶養ビザで日本での生活、就学、就労も可能です。
長期在留への道
事業を安定的に運営することで、長期在留や永住権の取得が可能になります。ビザの更新も安定しています。
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Business Management Visa Timeline
Aplash のワンストップ・プロセシング
Aplashで一括払い
開始
経営管理ビザの申請資格の確認から申請書の提出まで、専門家によるガイダンスで経営管理ビザの申請を開始。
永住権
私たちは、お客様の永住権を確保するためのすべての手続きを処理し、スムーズでストレスのないプロセスを保証します。
Many services, All in one
Our firm’s immigration experts have a proven track record of securing Highly Skilled Professional visas, even under the new J-SKIP system. We stay ahead of regulatory changes and were among the first to master the HSP application process
- Company address selection & office rent
- Business Plan Consulting
- Geographic Location Consulting
- Company name review
- Annual Audit Support
- Documents handling
- Trademark Registration
- Legal & Compliance Analysis
- Tax Optimization Consulting
- Visa Analysis
- Strategy Consulting
- Visa application handling
With our deep network and understanding of Japan’s immigration framework, we handle complex cases that ordinary services turn away. If you qualify for J-SKIP, we ensure you obtain it with minimal hassle – and if you have challenges, we navigate solutions that others don’t even consider.
Planning
Strategy
Approach
Enjoy Privilege
A gateway for visionary entrepreneurs and distinguished executives. More than mere permission, this esteemed visa is a testament to your commitment to excellence, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that Japan embodies.
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法人設立 準備
お客さま 個人情報
お客さま への確認
申請完了
法人設立 準備
日本での会社設立をゼロからサポートします。ビジネスプラン、会社概要、オフィス住所の登録、印鑑の作成などを含みます。ロゴ、ウェブサイト、名刺デザインなどのブランディングも提供し、日本で信頼される企業イメージを構築します。
- 事業計画書（専門家認証済み）
- オフィス賃貸契約書
- 会社印鑑
- 資本金証明（3,000万円以上の銀行明細）
- 会社ブランディング（ウェブサイト、名刺）
- オフィスの写真
- 法人設立証明書（本国）
- 定款
- 日本オフィス賃貸契約書
- 会社印鑑（日本法人）
- 資本金情報（3,000万円払込済み記録）
- 会社ブランディング（ウェブサイト、名刺）
- 株主リスト
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Our Pricing
LLC (合同会社)
Limited Liability Company, a simple and flexible company structure in Japan, suitable for startups and small businesses.
JSC (株式会社)
A Joint Stock Company(株式会社), more formal and widely recognized corporate structure, ideal for larger businesses or those seeking long-term growth.
Extra pricing
Additional services available for faster processing and office setup support in Japan’s major or regional cities.
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このビザは、日本で事業を開始または経営しようとする外国人起業家や経営者を対象としています。申請には、物理的なオフィスを設置し、3,000万円以上を投資し、信頼できる事業計画を提出する必要があります。
詳細な事業計画書を作成し、日本法人に最低3,000万円を出資する必要があります。さらに、独立した商業用事務所を確保し、法人登記を完了させることが求められます。また、本人確認書類、投資証明、賃貸契約書、財務資料の提出も必要です。
ビザは通常1年または3年の期間で発給され、事業が継続・順守され、財務状況が安定していれば更新が可能です。更新には事業実績、納税状況、オフィスの継続使用が影響します。
はい、配偶者およびお子様を扶養ビザで同行させることができます。配偶者は就労可能で、お子様は日本の学校に通うことができます。
Aplashは、事業計画、会社設立、住所手配、公証、書類準備、ビザ申請、翻訳まで、トータルでサポートを提供します。日本・香港・中国にチームを構え、遠隔でもスムーズに申請が進められるよう徹底サポートいたします。