Startup Program supported by Tokyo city
Startup Program supported by Tokyo city
It is available from oversea and for foreigner students in Japan.
Service Description
Foreigners wishing to start up business in Japan need to obtain a “Business Manager” status of residence, a so-called “Business manager visa”. To receive this status of residence, in addition to opening an office, the applicant must employ at least two people full-time, or invest at least 5 million yen in Japan. This makes it extremely difficult for foreign entrepreneurs to start a business on their own without a domestic partner.
Under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Special Zone system, a special six-month “Business Manager” status of residence can be granted if the Tokyo Metropolitan Government approves the business plan and other details before the Immigration Bureau examines applicants upon entry. The confirmation letter by Tokyo city plays a role of a recommendation letter.
Foreigners who has the confirmation letter has six-month margin to prepare for starting a business after entering Japan. Foreigners must acquire a home address, a head office address, register a company, apply a special business license like a second hand dealer if it’s needed open a bank account and prepare all things for starting a business.
Flow Chart
Apply to the Tokyo City for confirmation of Business plan.
Apply for the issuance of Certificate of Eligibility for business manager visa.
Apply to the Embassy for a visa.
Arrive in Japan and receive landing permission of “Business Manager” visa (6 months)
Things to be completed within the six-month period of startup activities Secure a business location.
- Secure a business location.
- Register a company incorporation.
- Opening a bank account
- Applying the special business license, if it’s needed.
At least once every two months, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will interview with the applicant to discuss the progress of the applicant’s startup activity plan. The Interview will be conducted either online or in person.
Apply for extension of period of stay
Reference Price
Estimation (From oversea)
| Applying to Tokyo City and for COE to the immigration bureau |
550,000- |
|---|---|
| Consultation for 6 months | 550,000- |
| Setting up a company (LLC/ Godokaisha) |
220,000- |
| Notification to tax and welfare office | 35,000- |
| 2nd hand license if it’s needed | 35,000- |
| Extension | 70,000- |
| Amount | 1,499,000- |
Process
Contract and payment of the balance
- Business Plan
- Collecting the necessary documents
- Applying to Tokyo City
- Applying To the immigration bureau
Forwarding COE
- Entering in Japan
- Securing Home and Office
- Establishing a company
- Obtaining a Special License if it's needed
- Opening a bank account
- Opening a bank account
- Extension
Extra cost
- The office and home rent
- The family’s visa procedure
Payment Schedule
In Advance Before 1st Step
550,000-
Before Sending COE
550,000-
After Entering In Japan
The procedure fee shall be paid before the each procedure
Accounting Serrvice
We Can provide accounting Service, which includes supporting to take out business loan.
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