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How to set up a business in Japan
Setting up a business in your own country can seem daunting and so establishing an operation overseas may feel extremely challenging. But starting a business in Japan isn’t too complicated and the process has been streamlined in recent years to ensure that it is much easier to navigate. There are several steps to follow, and care must be taken when undertaking each aspect of the process. However, setting up a business in Japan should not present any obstacles that you cannot overcome, and professional help is available should you need it.

Here's how to set up a business in Japan. The precise order in which you will need to tackle each step will vary according to which visa you apply for and which type of company you intend to establish.


1. Apply for a visa
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa if they wish to establish a business in Japan. You guatemala mobile database will need either a 4-Month Business Manager Visa, a Start-Up Visa, or a Business Investor Visa.

Apply for a visa

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A relatively new type of visa, the 4-Month Business Manager Visa was introduced to enable foreign business owners to start a company in Japan with greater ease. To obtain the visa you will require office space and funding capital. The visa gives you residency status and enables you to register your business and open a bank account. It can later be extended by 1 year.


Start-Up Visa
Established to attract foreign entrepreneurs to Japan, this visa is currently only available in Tokyo, Hiroshima and Aichi Prefectures, Sendai City, Fukuoka City, Imabari City, and Niigata City. You will need to submit the required documents (passport, photograph, certificate of eligibility and application form together with a business plan in Japanese and a recommendation letter from the local government office. Office space and a capital investment of 5 million yen are also required. The visa enables you to obtain a residence card, open a bank account and register your business. It can be extended by 6 months.