Starting a business in Japan while overseas.

The way foreigners can have an address in Japan to start a business is very simple. They can make a company with an address and bank account. They can then apply to change their residence status after making company and acquiring a license where required.

So, what kind of options do you have if you don’t have an address in Japan. You basically have two options. One of them is to make a company first and the other is applying for a visa before making the company. Read More …

4-month Business Management Visa

The 4-month Business Management Visa is a startup visa that is screened by the Immigration Services Agency. Like the 6-month visa supported by local governments, it is designed as a preparation period for company establishment. For this reason, it is possible to apply for the visa even if the office rental contract and capital payment have not been completed, which is necessary for obtaining a 1-year visa. Read More …