Sample List of Required Documents for the Japan Business Manager VISA (Business VISA)

The following is a sample list of documents typically required when applying for a Japan Business Manager VISA. However, please note that the exact documents needed may vary depending on the nature of the business, the applicant’s background, and other individual circumstances. Preparing documents for immigration is not a mechanical process — it is similar to preparing evidence in litigation, with the goal of persuading the immigration officer reviewing the case.

 

Business VISA Documents

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• Copy of the company’s Articles of Incorporation specifying executive compensation, or minutes of the shareholders’ meeting approving executive compensation (or minutes from a compensation committee, if applicable)
• Certified copy of the Company Registration (Commercial Register)
• Copy of the Articles of Incorporation
• Proof of payment of capital contribution
• Bank statements, contracts, or other documents tracing the source of investment funds
• Documents demonstrating the applicant’s assets and income
• If funds were borrowed from relatives, a notarized loan agreement (with revenue stamps affixed) and documents proving the lender’s assets and income
• (If applicable) Documents confirming the employment of at least two full-time employees residing in Japan, including payroll records and resident certificates
• Company brochure or business profile
• Detailed business plan
• Applicant’s resume (CV)
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Employment history documents
• Evidence of previous management experience abroad (e.g., foreign company registration documents, government database records, various certificates)
• Copy of real estate registration or lease agreement for the business premises
• Photographs of the office or business premises
• Copy of the most recent financial statements
• Trial balance sheet (recent)
• Copies of contracts with suppliers, clients, or other business partners
• Photographs of the products or services offered by the business
• If required, a copy of any necessary business licenses or permits
• Copy of the company’s website pages
• Copy of the annual tax filings, such as withholding tax records (statutory report summary) or employer establishment notifications, and if applicable, documents showing special tax payment approvals

Note: This list serves as a general guideline. Each case should be carefully reviewed to tailor the documentation package appropriately to maximize the chances of approval.

 

Professional Profile

Masakazu Murai
Producer for Foreign Entrepreneur Support
– Comprehensive Support from Company Formation to Business VISA Acquisition –

Masakazu Murai specializes in minimizing the risks associated with Business VISA applications and reducing examination delays for foreign entrepreneurs launching businesses in Japan. With 18 years of experience in investment banking at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, he has provided strategic advice to more than 500 entrepreneurs and executives on financial planning, business development, and capital strategies.

He also offers expert consulting on immigration procedures and financial management for foreign nationals. His hobbies include attending Japanese idol concerts, watching Leonardo DiCaprio movies, and playing with cats.

Certifications and Memberships:

• Administrative Scrivener (Gyoseishoshi)
• Certified Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan
• CFP® (Certified Financial Planner – Japan Association for Financial Planners)
• Executive Officer, Minato Ward Chapter, Tokyo Administrative Scrivener Association