🛫 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