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2024/5/29
2025/8/27
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Service and Fee Schedule for Business Manager Visa Japan and Opening a business in Japan
We operate both a certified administrative scrivener office that handles management visa applications to the Immigration Bureau and a judicial scrivener office that handles company registration applications to the Legal Affairs Bureau. This enables us to provide comprehensive support for starting a business in Japan (Note: General administrative scrivener offices cannot handle company registration applications and usually outsource this task to judicial scrivener offices).
- Business Manager Visa Japan
- Management Visa Acquisition Services
- 6-month Business Management Visa Acquisition Service (Tokyo Foreign Entrepreneur Acceptance Promotion Project)
- 6-month Business Management Visa Acquisition Service (Kanagawa Startup Visa)
- Business Management Visa Renewal
- LLC Incorporation Registration
- Registration of a Japanese Branch of a Foreign Company
- Company Change Registration and Other Legal Procedures
Business Manager Visa Japan
Management Visa Acquisition Services
We provide support for management visa applications.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| New Management Visa Application ※If there is a collaborator in Japan |
275,000 JPY |
| Change from Another Visa to Management Visa | 220,000JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Unlimited consultation on all procedures related to the management visa application (via phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Preparation of documents for residence status certification/change application
- Support for creating a business plan
- Preparation and review of shareholder meeting minutes, shareholder register, statement of reasons for the application, and various contracts
- Japanese translation of various documents (with translator’s signature)
- Proxy application submission to the Immigration Bureau
- Proxy handling of questions, requests for explanations, and additional submission of materials from immigration inspectors
- Receipt of result notification
- Attendance at the Immigration Bureau to receive the residence card (excluding new certifications)
6-month Business Management Visa Acquisition Service (Tokyo Foreign Entrepreneur Acceptance Promotion Project)
We provide support for applying for a business management visa utilizing the Tokyo National Strategic Special Zone Foreign Entrepreneur Promotion Project.
Eligible Individuals
This service can be utilized by foreign individuals who are either newly entering Japan to start a business in Tokyo or those who are residing in Japan with a “Student” visa. (In principle, those with other types of residence statuses cannot use this service to change their residence status.)
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Application for New or Change of Status for the 6-month Business Management Visa | 275,000JPY |
| Support for Renewal of the Business Management Visa after 6 Months | 275,000JPY |
| Total | 550,000JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the entire process of business management visa application (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Preparation of documents for the certification and change of residence status
- Support for the creation of business plans
- Creation and review of shareholder meeting minutes, shareholder register, statement of reasons for application, various contracts, etc.
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Application for the startup activity plan
- Application submission to the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the client
- Handling of questionnaires, explanations of circumstances, and requests for additional documents from the immigration examiner
- Receipt of result notification
- Attendance at the Immigration Bureau to receive the residence card (excluding new certifications)
6-month Business Management Visa Acquisition Service (Kanagawa Startup Visa)
We provide support for applying for a business management visa utilizing the Kanagawa National Strategic Special Zone Foreign Entrepreneur Promotion Project.
Eligible Individuals
This service is for foreign individuals (in principle, those currently residing abroad) who plan to start a business in Kanagawa Prefecture in the following eligible industries.
- Pre-emptive Medicine and Life Sciences Business (biotechnology, medical devices, etc.)
- Energy-related Business (energy creation, energy conservation, energy storage, etc.)
- IT and Robotics Business (software, AI, IoT, ICT, etc.)
- Tourism Business (promotion of attracting visitors, creation of tourism attractions, etc.)
- In addition to the above, businesses that the Governor of Kanagawa particularly recognizes as contributing to strengthening the international competitiveness of industries and enhancing the base of international economic activities in the prefecture.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Application for New or Change of Status for the 6-month Business Management Visa | 275,000JPY |
| Support for Renewal of the Business Management Visa after 6 Months | 275,000JPY |
| Total | 550,000JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the entire process of business management visa application (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Preparation of documents for the certification and change of residence status
- Support for the creation of business plans
- Creation and review of shareholder meeting minutes, shareholder register, statement of reasons for application, various contracts, etc.
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Application for the startup activity plan
- Application submission to the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the client
- Handling of questionnaires, explanations of circumstances, and requests for additional documents from the immigration examiner
- Receipt of result notification
- Attendance at the Immigration Bureau to receive the residence card (excluding new certifications)
Business Management Visa Renewal
We provide support after the renewal of the 1-year Business Management Visa.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Renewal of the Business Management Visa | 77,000JPY |
| Creation of Business Plans (in case of a deficit) | 33,000JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the entire process of business management visa renewal application (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Preparation of documents for the renewal of residence status
- Preparation of documents for the renewal of residence status
- Advice for renewal of residence period for 3 years
- Creation of business plans in case of a deficit (additional 33,000 yen)
Application for Permanent Residency from a Business Management Visa
We provide support for the process of obtaining permanent residency for those who have held a business management visa for more than three years.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Application for Permanent Residency for Business Management Visa Holders | 220,000JPY |
| If cohabiting family members also apply for permanent residency (additional per person) | 55,000JPY |
| Additional fee for a history of denial | 33,000JPY |
| Additional fee for individuals with a high number of departures from Japan | 33,000JPY |
| Additional fee for the preparation of a separate statement of reasons | 55,000JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the entire process of applying for permanent residency from a business management visa (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Preparation of documents for permanent residency application
Company/Corporate Registration, Foreign Company Branch Establishment, Legal Procedures
Incorporation Registration
We provide support for the incorporation registration that meets the requirements for obtaining a business management visa.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
|
Incorporation Registration Fee
|
121,000JPY |
| Articles of Incorporation Notarization Fee (actual cost) | 51,940JPY |
| Stamp Duty (actual cost) *Notary Office | 司法書士・行政書士は無料（自分で申請する場合は40,000JPY） |
|---|---|
|
|
150,000JPY |
|
|
4,750JPY |
| Total | 327,690JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the incorporation for obtaining a business management visa (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Drafting of the articles of incorporation
- Notarization procedure of the articles of incorporation at the notary office
- Preparation of various documents such as meeting minutes and shareholder register
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Application for incorporation registration at the Legal Affairs Bureau
- Obtaining necessary certificates of registered matters and seal certificates (5 copies each) after the company is established
LLC Incorporation Registration
We provide support for the incorporation registration of an LLC that meets the requirements for obtaining a business management visa.
Fee Schedule
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
|
LLC Incorporation Registration Fee
|
121,000JPY |
|---|---|
| Registration and License Tax (actual cost) *Legal Affairs Bureau | 60,000JPY |
| Obtaining a Certificate of Registered Matters and Seal Certificate (actual cost: 5 copies each) | 4,750JPY |
| Total | 185,750JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the incorporation for obtaining a business management visa (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Drafting of the articles of incorporation
- Preparation of various documents such as meeting minutes and employee register
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Application for incorporation registration at the Legal Affairs Bureau
- Obtaining necessary certificates of registered matters and seal certificates (5 copies each) after the company is established
optional cost
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Filing under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act | 33,00JPY～ |
| Arrangement of company seal set (Representative seal, Bank seal, Square seal, and Rubber stamp) | 22,000JPY |
Registration of a Japanese Branch of a Foreign Company
We provide support for the establishment of a branch of a foreign company that meets the requirements for obtaining a business management visa.
Fee Schedule
| Cost (JPY, including tax) | Cost (JPY, including tax) |
| Foreign Company Branch Registration Fee | 198,000JPY |
| Registration and License Tax (actual cost) *Legal Affairs Bureau | 90,000JPY |
|---|---|
| Obtaining a Certificate of Registered Matters and Seal Certificate (actual cost: 5 copies each) | 4,750JPY |
| Total | 292,750JPY |
Contents of the Service
- Consultation on the establishment of a Japanese branch for obtaining a business management visa (unlimited: phone, email, Zoom, LINE, Chatwork)
- Drafting of the affidavit
- Preparation of various documents such as meeting minutes and employee register
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Preparation of various documents such as meeting minutes and employee register
- Translation of various documents into Japanese (with translator’s signature)
- Application for branch registration at the Legal Affairs Bureau
- Obtaining necessary certificates of registered matters and seal certificates (5 copies each) after the branch is established
Company Change Registration and Other Legal Procedures
We also provide support for post-incorporation registration, legal procedures, visa acquisition, and permit applications. We handle English and Japanese translations of documents to be submitted to your home country’s company or Japanese authorities.
| Items | Cost (JPY, including tax)*Actual costs include registration and license tax. |
|
Change of Company Headquarters Address
|
55,000JPY＋Actual Cost（Within the Same Area30,000JPY、Other Areas60,000JPY） |
| Change of Business Purpose | 44,000JPY＋Actual Cost（30,000JPY） |
| Change of Directors | 44,000JPY＋Actual Cost（Capital of 100 million yen or less10,000JPY、Over 100 million yen30,000JPY） |
|
Change of Trade Name (Company Name)
|
44,000JPY＋Actual Cost（30,000JPY） |
|
Capital Increase
|
77,000JPY＋Actual Cost（0.7% of the Increased Capital Amount or 30,000JPY, whichever is higher） |
|
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (without registration)
|
33,000JPY |
| Notification under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act | 33,000JPY～ |
|
Proxy Service for Creating a Seal Set (Company Representative Seal, Bank Seal, Square Seal, Rubber Stamp)
|
22,000JPY |
| Work Visa for Foreign Employees | Please contact us |
| Applications for Various Permits and Licenses | Please contact us |
Regarding Payment Methods
Regarding fees, we have clearly set “standard fees” for all services and will inform you in advance.
Customers are required to pay half of the total fee as a “start-up fee” at the beginning of the process and the other half as a “success fee” upon completion of the procedure, such as visa approval.
Article supervision
Representative Judicial Scrivener and Administrative Scrivener, Legal Estate Office
Ryo Saito
A judicial scrivener with over 10 years of practical experience and more than 5,000 consultation cases. Expert in a wide range of fields including laws and contracts related to overseas inheritance and business, as well as compliance advice. Recently, there has been an increase in international inheritance cases, particularly where some parties reside abroad, and vigorous efforts are being made to address these issues.
Our Key Accomplishments:
We handle over 100 company formations and real estate/corporate registrations annually.
We have assisted clients from over 20 countries, including the United States, China, and South Korea, with real estate transactions and business startups.
Our experience spans a wide range of industries, such as IT, food and beverage, trade, and consulting.
As certified legal professionals ("Shiho-shoshi" and "Gyosei-shoshi"), our strength lies in providing one-stop support for everything from the initial company registration and business visa applications to subsequent changes in company officers and capital increases. Please feel free to contact us for a consultation.
