🛫 Thinking of Starting a Business in Kanagawa, Japan? We Support You with the Startup Visa Program!
🌟 What is the Startup Visa?
The Startup Visa (Designated Activities status) is a special visa that allows foreign nationals to stay in Japan for up to 6 months in order to prepare for starting a business.
Unlike the standard Business Manager Visa, which requires that your company, office, and capital are already in place, the Startup Visa gives you time to prepare before all that is completed.
📍 Kanagawa Prefecture is an Eligible Region!
The Kanagawa Prefectural Government (including cities like Yokohama and Kawasaki) is actively participating in Japan’s Startup Visa program.
Kanagawa offers excellent infrastructure, access to Tokyo, and a supportive environment for new businesses. It is an ideal location for foreign entrepreneurs.
📄 Overview of the Startup Visa Program (as of 2025)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Foreign nationals who wish to establish a company in Japan |
| Requirements | Business Plan, Office Lease, Capital Certificate, etc. |
| Visa Type | “Designated Activities” visa (up to 6 months) |
| Activities Allowed | Business preparation (registration, funding, leasing, hiring, etc.) |
| Next Step | Apply for the Business Manager Visa within 6 months |
🛠 How We Can Help as Legal Professionals (Gyoseishoshi)
We provide complete support for all the documents and procedures needed to obtain a Startup Visa and establish your business in Japan.
✅ Preparation of business plans (English/Japanese)
✅ Office lease support
✅ Capital certificate (bank or remittance proof)
✅ Creation and submission of the activity plan
✅ Company registration
✅ Application for Business Manager Visa
📚 Case Examples
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lankan engineer launched a used car export business in Atsugi
- 🇳🇵 Nepali student opened a restaurant chain in Kawasaki
- 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi trader started a car parts sales company in Yokohama
💬 Contact Us Anytime
We support foreign entrepreneurs in both English and Japanese.
Even if you don’t have a visa yet but are thinking about starting a business in Japan — we welcome your inquiry.
📍 Office: Ishikawacho, Yokohama (1 min from Ishikawacho Station)
📞 TEL: 045-550-5135
🌐 Contact Us
✨ Take Your First Step Toward Your Dream — Right Here in Kanagawa!
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日系理化学機器輸入商社、日系センサーメーカー、外資系真空機器メーカー、外資系化学装置メーカーでの国内外業務を経て、令和2年度行政書士試験に合格。令和3年4月、トミーズリーガルサービス行政書士事務所を開業。
現在は入管業務（VISA・在留資格）を中心とした専門事務所として、外国人の雇用・受け入れ、企業の国際人材戦略、在留手続のオンライン申請支援を行う。
企業・個人いずれのクライアントにも寄り添い、迅速・丁寧で負担の少ない手続きをモットーとする。
また、国際業務の経験を生かし、英語での各種案内・申請支援にも対応。
趣味： バイク（GB350C）、ツーリング、Uber Eats 配達、テニス、ゴルフ
English:
After working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in the fields of scientific instruments, sensors, vacuum equipment, and chemical processing machinery, I passed the national Administrative Scrivener examination in 2020 and founded Tommy’s Legal Service Administrative Scrivener Office in April 2021.
My practice is specialized in immigration procedures—visa applications, extensions, changes of status, and online filings for both companies and individuals. I support employers and foreign nationals with fast, accurate, and stress-free application processes.
English guidance and bilingual documentation are also available.
Hobbies: Motorcycles (Honda GB350C), touring, Uber Eats delivery, tennis, golf
