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Business Manager Visa

JapanEntrepreneurhigh confidence

Standard Japanese rates (5–45%). Territorial for first 5yr as non-permanent resident Active business management required. Local office and employee mandatory. Complex.

Investment
JPY 5m+ capital in Japanese company + office space + lo…
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Japanese rates (5–45%). Territorial for first …%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
480
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Rising +15%
Demand score45/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
PR after10.0 years
Citizenship path15 years
Dual citizenshipNo
Remote workNo
Healthcare included
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew

medium confidence

Highlights

  • Investment in a Japanese business required
  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Active business management needed
  • Fast processing time of 4 months
  • Local office and employee requirements

What could change

Economic downturns could impact business viability and immigration policies.

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Tax Notes

Japan employs a progressive tax system with rates from 5% to 45%. Non-permanent residents are taxed on Japan-sourced income only for the first five years.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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