Coordinate Your Company, Office and Immigration Plan from the Start
Seiwa Legal Office assists foreign entrepreneurs with Business Manager residence-status applications and related company formation procedures in English, Chinese and Japanese.
A Business Plan Must Work as a Whole
A Business Manager application is not assessed only by the existence of a registered company. The actual business, office, funding, management structure, applicant’s role and supporting evidence need to form one consistent plan.
Business Substance
We clarify what the company will do in Japan, its customers, suppliers, revenue model, preparations and operating schedule.
Office & Operational Base
We review whether the proposed premises and lease arrangements are consistent with the intended business and immigration plan.
Company & Management Structure
Capital, investors, directors, decision-making and the applicant’s responsibilities are considered together with the incorporation timetable.
Key Points We Review
✓ Applicant and Management Role
Your background, intended duties, authority and ability to manage the proposed business.
✓ Business Plan and Evidence
Market, customers, suppliers, income and expenditure forecasts, funding source and documentary support.
✓ Business Premises
Use of the premises, lease terms, layout and whether the location can function as a genuine business office.
✓ Scale and Continuity
Capital, staffing and other facts relevant to the stability and continuity of the operation.
✓ Company Registration
Business purposes, registered office, capital, shareholders and directors arranged consistently with the visa plan.
✓ Overseas Documents
Identification, corporate and financial documents issued abroad, including translations and certifications where necessary.
Company Formation and Visa Application
As both a judicial scrivener and administrative scrivener, the same professional can coordinate commercial registration and immigration procedures. This reduces gaps between the company documents and the explanation submitted to the immigration authority.
Before Incorporation
Review the business, office, capital, ownership and management plan, and identify documents that need to be obtained overseas.
Company Formation
Prepare the articles of incorporation and register a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK) in accordance with the agreed plan.
Residence-Status Application
Prepare the application forms, business plan and supporting evidence and submit them within the authorised scope of representation.
How the Process Works
Initial Contact
Share your business outline and current status.
Feasibility Review
We identify key issues and missing information.
Plan & Quote
We explain scope, sequence, fees and documents.
Preparation
Company and immigration documents are prepared.
Application
We file and respond to authority requests as agreed.
Why Work with Seiwa Legal Office?
Three Professional Qualifications
Judicial scrivener, administrative scrivener and licensed real estate transaction specialist perspectives help connect registration, immigration and premises-related matters.
Direct Trilingual Support
The qualified professional personally assists you in English, Chinese and Japanese. Online consultations are available for clients overseas.
International Business Understanding
Experience in overseas sales and investor relations supports practical communication with founders, foreign shareholders and overseas headquarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply before establishing a company?
The appropriate order depends on your circumstances and the application route. We first review the proposed business, company, office and your current immigration status, then explain the suitable sequence.
Does company formation guarantee approval?
No. Incorporating a company does not guarantee a residence-status decision. Immigration authorities assess each application individually based on the facts and supporting evidence.
Can I use a virtual office?
The suitability of premises depends on the actual business and immigration requirements. Please consult us before committing to an office arrangement.
Can you assist me entirely in English or Chinese?
Yes. Consultations are available in English, Chinese and Japanese, including online meetings.
Immigration approval cannot be guaranteed. Requirements and administrative practice may change. We provide individual guidance based on the facts and rules applicable at the time of consultation.
Planning to Manage a Business in Japan?
Consultations are available Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 (Japan time).
Contact Us / Book a Consultation
Please contact us before finalising the company structure or office lease whenever possible.