Business Manager Visa Japan: Start a Business as a Foreigner (2025)
The Business Manager (経営・管理) visa allows foreigners to establish and operate a business in Japan. It’s the path for entrepreneurs, investors, and company directors who want to build something in Japan. Who Is This Visa For? Foreigners starting a new company in Japan Foreign nationals managing or directing a Japanese company Business owners relocating their operations to Japan Core Requirements 1. Establish a Legal Business Entity You must set up a Japanese company before applying — typically a 株式会社 (Kabushiki Kaisha / KK) or 合同会社 (Godo Kaisha / GK). ...