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The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced significant, sweeping changes and provided crucial clarifications regarding the requirements and operational standards for the Business Manager Status of Residence These amendments, aimed at ensuring the quality and viability of foreign-owned businesses in Japan, raise the bar for new and existing entrepreneurs. Read More …
From Today’s News – September 11, 2025: Regarding the ‘Business Manager’ residence status for foreigners aiming to start a business in Japan, the Immigration Services Agency is finalising negotiations to tighten Japanese language proficiency requirements. This is in addition to a proposed revision to the ministerial ordinance that would increase the minimum capital requirement sixfold and require either the entrepreneur or a full-time employee to demonstrate “considerable Japanese language proficiency”. Read More …