01Commercial intent
Business Manager requirements
A source-led overview of the current criteria and the facts an immigration professional will need to assess.
Knowledge baseFormation guide
Business Manager Visa
Operational context for a residence route that must remain professionally advised.
Official sources linked at the point of useLast reviewed July 13, 2026Review cadence checked manually each weekBoundary coordination, not regulated advice
02Informational intent
Company formation and residence status are separate
Why incorporation does not itself grant permission to live or work in Japan.
03Update intent
Business Manager transition through 2028
Who should monitor the transitional period and why renewal planning should start early.
04Operational intent
Office and staffing evidence
How office, staffing, language, and business-plan facts can affect readiness without predicting an outcome.