Regarding "status of residence" when foreigners establish a company

Select what applies to you and proceed.

A Residency status

A Residency status
(Permanent resident, spouse of a Japanese national, spouse of a permanent resident, long-term resident)
Can be established under the same conditions as Japanese nationals

B Employment status

B Employment status
(Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Business/Management, etc.)

Do you live in Japan?
YES

NO

YES

YES
In principle, establishment is possible

NO

NO
Appointment of a representative director residing in Japan is required

C Employment status

C Employment status
(Study abroad, family stay, etc.)
As a general rule, running a company is not permitted
→Need to change to a status of residence that allows employment

D Short-term stay

D Short-term stay
In principle, it is possible to carry out the incorporation procedure, but in order to carry out business activities, it is necessary to change to a status of residence that allows employment.

E Specific activities

E Specific activities
(including some employment status)
Varies by individual activity
→ Check in advance

Change procedure

Procedures for changing to a work-permitting visa status such as "Business Manager"

confirmation

Check with the Immigration Services Agency