Our Services Include:

• Support for Business Manager or Start-up Visa application

• Office setup (virtual office or physical office registration)

• Assistance with opening a corporate bank account

• Company incorporation and legalization procedures

• Accounting and taxation support

• Human resource recruitment assistance

• Market research and feasibility study

• Branding and marketing strategies

• Ongoing operational support to ensure your business runs smoothly in Japan

Types of Businesses We Support

1. General Business
   Restaurants, cafes, travel agencies, language schools, retail shops, and other service businesses.

2. Start-Up Company
   IT, digital platforms, medical technology, education technology, and more.

3. Branch Office
   An extension of an existing foreign company operating directly in Japan.

4. Representative Office
   A non-trading office for market research, liaison, and preparation before establishing a branch or subsidiary.

Full Support for Business Set-up

Our team in Indonesia supports your initial business set-up and visa application, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process to start your business in Japan. Below are the timeline and services we provide:

1. Initial Consultation & Planning (1 bulan)
   Discuss your business idea and goals, and confirm business feasibility under Japanese law.

2. Business Plan Preparation (1 months)
   Prepare a detailed business plan in Japanese, including financial projections required for visa application.

3. Company Incorporation (1 months)
   Choose company type (KK or GK), register office address, and complete all legal documentation.

4. Corporate Bank Account Opening (1 month)
   Conducted after company registration and visa approval, needed for capital injection and operations.

5. Operational Setup & Recruitment (1 months)
   Office setup, staff recruitment, and operational preparation to launch your business.

6. Business Manager Visa Application (about 6 months)
   Submit Certificate of Eligibility application to the Immigration Bureau and wait for approval.

Total estimated duration: 11 months, depending on document readiness, business plan preparation, and visa processing time.

Full Support After Business Set-up

Our team in Japan do not just stop at initial business set-up and visa application, but provide full support to ensure your business succeeds in Japan. Here are our 4 main services:

1. Market Research and Business Strategy
   Helping you understand the Japanese market through in-depth research and creating business strategies that match local trends and consumer behavior.

2. Legal and Tax Support
   Consulting with our legal and accounting partners in Japan to ensure your business complies with regulations, and assisting with company bookkeeping and tax reporting accurately.

3. Recruitment and HR Management
   Assisting in recruiting local staff, preparing job descriptions in Japanese, and providing cultural training to build a strong team.

4. Branding and Marketing
   Developing effective branding and digital marketing strategies to attract Japanese customers, including creating promotional content in Japanese.

About the Business Manager Visa

The Business Manager Visa is for foreign nationals who want to:

1. Start a new business in Japan

2. Manage an existing business as an executive/manager

3. Invest in a Japanese company and oversee its operations

Key points:

• The initial validity is usually 1 year, and it can be renewed for 1, 3, or 5 years

• Requires a physical office in Japan

• You must prove that the company is operational with sufficient capital and business activities

Requirements for Business Manager Visa:

• Physical office address in Japan (virtual offices are generally not accepted for visa purposes)

• Minimum capital investment of JPY 5 million placed into the company’s account

• Detailed business plan in Japanese

• Proof of business stability, such as financial forecasts, potential contracts, or market research results

• Relevant experience in the field of business you plan to run

About the Start-Up Visa

The Start-Up Visa is for foreign nationals who want to:

1. Prepare to start a new innovative business in Japan

2. Conduct market research and business setup activities before incorporation

3. Convert to a Business Manager Visa after establishing their company

Key points:

• Duration is usually 6 months to 1 year, depending on the city’s policy

• Does not require immediate capital investment like the Business Manager Visa

• Requires approval from a local government start-up program

• Allows you to stay in Japan while preparing incorporation documents, business plan, office setup, and recruitment

• Must fulfill Business Manager Visa requirements before the Start-Up Visa period ends to continue staying and operating in Japan

Requirements for Start-Up Visa:

• Approval from a local government Start-Up Program (application includes your business plan and future goals)

• A business plan outlining your innovative idea and implementation plan in Japan

• Support plan from an approved incubator, city government, or accelerator in Japan

• Intention to establish a business office and incorporate within the visa validity period

• Proof of sufficient funds to live in Japan during the visa period (usually bank statement showing living expenses)

Why Choose Nakamura Study Japan?

• Multilingual team (Indonesian, Japanese, English) to support you

• Extensive network with legal, accounting, and HR professionals in Japan

• Years of experience supporting entrepreneurs from Indonesia and Southeast Asia

• Personalised guidance to ensure all business and visa processes comply with Japanese regulations

Start your journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Japan with us. Contact Nakamura Study Japan for a free initial consultation and make your dream of building a business in Japan come true.