International Contact Partner /
USCPA (Washington)
Applying for the Business Manager Visa with Virtual Office in Japan
January 8, 2020
Question:
I am considering on starting a business and renting a virtual office (with rent costing me 10,000 Japanese yen monthly as stipulated in the lease contract). Would it still be possible for me to be issued a Business Manager visa?
Answer:
A virtual office is not accepted as a business office when applying for the Business Manager visa.
Explanation:
Virtual offices (among others) are not considered a business office when applying for the Business Manager residence status in Japan.
The General Rules of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification has defined “Establishment” in Section 2 of the same document as follows:
・Economic activities are conducted under a single business principal, occupying a certain place or plot of land. ・Production or supply of goods and services is conducted continuously with personnel and facilities provided for this purpose.
Even if there is a lease contract available, there is still a need to confirm whether the purpose of the leased property is for the business (such as a store or an office). Additionally, if there is a difference between the purpose indicated in the lease agreement and the purpose of the business, the application may be denied.
As for the lease period, a length of 1 year or more is often sought for, rather than a short-term lease period that only guarantees the space for a number of months.
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