A.　Activities permitted under the “Investor/Business Manager” Status

The following activities are permitted under the “Investor/Business Manager” Status (“Appended Table 1(2) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act”);

(1)  Starting a business in Japan and managing that business

This refers to making a considerable investment to starting a business in Japan and engaging in the management of that business.

　
(2)  Investing in a business in Japan and managing that business

This refers to making a considerable investment in an existing business in Japan and participating in the management of that business.

(3)  Managing a business in Japan on behalf of a foreign national who has started that business

This refers to all activities related to managing a business in Japan on behalf of the incorporator of the business who resides outside of Japan.

　
(4)  Managing a business in Japan on behalf of a foreign national who has invested in that business

This refers to all activities related to managing a business in Japan on behalf of an investor in that business who resides outside of Japan.

　
(5)  Engaging in activities related to the administration of a business

This refers to activities related to the administration of a business that is managed or invested in by a foreign national or managed by a Japanese national on behalf of a foreign national who manages or invests in the business , as described in paragraphs (1) to (4) above

　
B.　Requirements for Acquiring “Investor/Business Manager” Status

To acquire “Investor/Business Manager” Status,” foreign nationals must satisfy the following requirements (“Ministerial Ordinance”);

(1)  Office requirement

An appropriate office should be secured in Japan. Renting an apartment room on a short-term basis may not be considered an appropriate office.

　
(2)  Capacity requirement

The business should be appropriate capacity to ensure stable and continuous operations. “Appropriate capacity-is the capacity to employ 2 or more individuals residing in Japan as full-time employees, or to make an investment of 5 million yen or more in the business.

　
(3)  Academic requirement of managers

A foreign national wishing to engage in the management of a business in Japan should have 3 years or more experience in business management and administration (including the time spent studying business management and administration at a graduate school), and should receive a remuneration no less than what a Japanese national engaging in the same job would receive.

　
C.　Permitted Term of Residence

A foreign national can reside in Japan for 3 years or 1 year under the “Investor/Business Manager” status. The term of residence can be renewed.

　
D.　Required Documents

The following documents are required when applying for “Investor/Business Manager” status;

(1)    Application form 【PDF】 【Excel】

(2)   Photograph (4cm in height x 3 cm in width)

(3)   Self-addressed return envelope affixed with 380 yen postage

(4)   The following supporting materials

1. Document explaining the business in detail
2. Document showing the total number of full-time employees, excluding the foreign applicant, or a document verifying an investment of 5 million yen or more
3. Document showing an outline of the office
4. Document verifying that the applicant has 3 or more years of experience in business management and administration, in the case of an applicant wishing to engage in the management and administration of a business on behalf of a foreign investor

　
Notes

Supporting materials other than the above may be required, on a case-by-case basis.

　
An applicant may submit additional documents if he/she deems them beneficial to promoting an understanding of the business.