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<\/a><\/p>\n3. Points to keep in mind when preparing a business plan<\/h2>\n
A business plan is a document that establishes the stability and continuity of a business to the examiner and should be prepared with care. This section describes some of the points and cautions that should be paid special attention when preparing a business plan.<\/p>\n
3-1. Business plans should be written in Japanese.<\/h3>\n
The application documents for the Business Management Visa must be prepared in Japanese. Since this is a document to be submitted to the Japanese Immigration Office, it is required to be written in precise Japanese and to summarize the contents in a straightforward manner.<\/p>\n
Avoid typographical errors in the document, describe it in an easy-to-read style, and add explanations to technical or industry terms as necessary.<\/strong> If you are not confident in your ability to express yourself in Japanese, consider asking a specialist to prepare a business plan for you.<\/span><\/p>\n3-2. prepare supporting documents for the business plan<\/h3>\n
Experts seek objective evidence to ensure your plan is not just a “pie in the sky.” It is crucial to maintain an attitude of preparing supporting documentation for every claim you make.<\/p>\n
This will enhance the credibility and specificity of the project.<\/p>\n
\n- Contracts
\nAttach a contract or memorandum of understanding with the supplier to prove the actual business relationship.<\/li>\n - Quotations and catalogs
\nQuotations and catalogs related to the purchase and sale of products are shown to provide the basis for revenue projections.<\/li>\n - Market research materials
\nAttach market research results and statistical data to prove market size and demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3-3. Clarify the tasks to be performed by management<\/h3>\n
When applying for a business management visa, it is important to clearly indicate what duties the applicant will perform as a manager. It is necessary to prove that the applicant is specifically concentrating on management duties and performing the appropriate role. The manager must be dedicated to management duties.<\/p>\n
Below are some pointers for clarifying the nature of the business operations.<\/p>\n
For restaurants, retail stores, and other store management<\/h4>\n
In the case of a restaurant, the proprietor is not permitted to be engaged exclusively in the cooking business.<\/span><\/p>\nThe manager must concentrate on the overall management and operation of the business, and the cooking must be entrusted to a professional cook. However, it is possible for management to be involved in some of the actual business activities, as long as this is not the main business.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn order to prove that management is clearly performing management duties, it is useful to provide specific details of management’s daily work schedule.<\/span> For example, by specifically describing the weekly work schedule and how much time management devotes to what tasks, it is possible to emphasize that management is dedicated to management tasks.<\/p>\nFor businesses other than store management<\/h4>\n
While it is also not permissible for the manager of an IT company to be primarily engaged in engineering work, it may be permissible for the manager of a consulting or design company, for example, to be involved in some current business activities if such activities require a high level of expertise. However, care must be taken regarding the ratio of such involvement, and basically, a balance must be maintained between management duties and actual business activities.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is important to keep these points in mind when applying for a business management visa to clearly describe the duties to be performed by the business manager. By describing your business in detail and showing that you are dedicated to your management duties, you can increase the success rate of obtaining a business management visa.<\/p>\n
3-4. Review by Experts<\/h3>\n
Once the business plan is completed, you must request an evaluation from either a Registered Management Consultant (SME Consultant), a Certified Public Accountant, or a Tax Accountant. This process typically takes several weeks to a month and requires a separate professional fee.<\/p>\n
The expert will evaluate the business’s feasibility, profitability, and continuity from a professional perspective and point out areas for improvement. Since you may need to revise the plan based on their feedback, ensure your schedule allows for ample time. Finally, if the expert determines that the plan is reasonable, they will issue a confirmation letter stating so, which you will then attach to your visa application.<\/p>\n
4. Summary<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n| \u2713<\/span>Significant Tightening of Requirements: As of the legal amendment on October 16, 2025, the requirements for obtaining a Business Manager visa have become substantially more stringent.<\/p>\n \u2713<\/span>\u3010Most Important\u3011 Mandatory Expert Certification: It is now mandatory for the Business Plan to receive “official validation” (confirmation of feasibility) from qualified professionals, such as Registered Management Consultants (SME Consultants), Certified Public Accountants, or Tax Accountants.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\u2713The business plan must demonstrate how you will meet and maintain the new, higher standards, such as investing 30 million yen in capital<\/strong> and employing one full-time staff member.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u2713<\/span>Linking Personal Background to Success: Applicants must provide a concrete description of how their own professional background\u2014such as three or more years of management experience or a Master\u2019s degree or higher<\/strong>\u2014directly contributes to the success of the business.<\/p>\n\u2713<\/span>Data-Driven Justification: To satisfy the scrutiny of experts, the plan must include market analysis based on objective data and a detailed income and expenditure (profit and loss) plan.<\/p>\n\u2713The business plan must demonstrate feasibility, including the nature of the business, the motivation for starting the business, the size of the market, business partners (purchase routes, sales routes), revenue and expense plans, marketing (attracting customers, advertising), knowledge necessary for management, relevant work experience, and Japanese language skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2713The business plan should be prepared in Japanese and supporting documents should be provided.<\/strong><\/mark> In addition, the business operations to be performed by management should be clearly defined.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nPreparing a concrete and credible business plan with these points in mind is extremely important in obtaining a business management visa. By effectively demonstrating the stability and continuity of your business to the examiner, you can increase your chances of success in obtaining a visa.<\/p>\n Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1763,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1752","en","type-en","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en_cat-visas","en_supervision-saito"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en\/1752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/en"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en\/1752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3063,"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en\/1752\/revisions\/3063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/s-legalestate.com\/kaigai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} |
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