Setting Up a Company in Kumamoto & Obtaining a Business Manager Visa | Complete One-Stop Support

【For Foreign Entrepreneurs Planning to Start a Business in Kumamoto】

From company formation and visa application to launching your business, our experienced professional team provides comprehensive support and helps you take the most efficient route toward starting your business in Japan.

“I want to establish a company in Japan, but the procedures are too complicated and I don’t know where to start.”

“I’m worried about whether my Business Manager visa will be approved, so I hesitate to secure funding or sign a lease for an office or store.”

Starting a business in Japan as a foreign national requires more than simply establishing a company. It involves careful preparation based on the requirements and screening standards of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

At Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Corporation, our specialist team has extensive knowledge of the local business environment in Kumamoto and Japanese immigration procedures. We provide thorough support from the initial planning stage through company formation, visa application, and the launch of your business in Japan.

4 Reasons to Choose Our Office

1. We Design Your Company from the Start with Visa Approval in Mind

Simply establishing a company does not guarantee that you will qualify for a Business Manager visa.

From the very beginning, we carefully consider key requirements such as:

Proof of the source of your capital
Office requirements
The feasibility and rationality of your business plan
Articles of incorporation
Corporate structure
Business Manager visa eligibility requirements

We help design your company structure and business setup with the immigration screening process in mind.

2. Complete One-Stop Support from the Legal Affairs Bureau to Immigration and Banking

Working closely with our partner judicial scriveners, tax accountants, and social insurance and labor consultants, we provide coordinated support for:

Corporate registration
Business Manager visa applications
Preparation for opening a corporate bank account
Related tax and employment procedures

By providing a centralized point of contact, we significantly reduce the time, effort, and administrative burden required on your side.

3. English-Language & Multilingual Support

We provide English-language support for consultations, document preparation, meetings, and explanations of procedures.

We can also assist with preparing Japanese versions of contracts, business plans, and other documents required for your business and immigration procedures.

If you are not confident communicating in Japanese, you can consult with us comfortably and with peace of mind.

4. Continued Support After Your Business Launch

Our support does not end when your company is established.

Depending on your business, we can also assist with:

Business licenses and permits
Restaurant and food-service permits
Construction business licenses
Used-goods dealer licenses
Transportation-related permits
Government subsidies and grants
Introductions to tax accountants and labor specialists
Advice on finding an office or business location

Our goal is to provide comprehensive support for your long-term business success in Kumamoto.

Services & Scope of Support

1. Full Company Formation Support

Establishment of a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK)
Preparation and certification of Articles of Incorporation
Advice on capital contribution and proof of capital
Corporate registration with the Legal Affairs Bureau, in cooperation with our partner judicial scrivener
Support for preparing to open a corporate bank account

2. Business Manager Visa Application Support

Preliminary assessment of potential refusal risks
Eligibility and requirements check
Preparation of a convincing and well-structured Business Plan
Collection and preparation of documents proving the source of investment funds
Representation in applications to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Assistance with additional documents and corrections requested by immigration authorities

3. Ongoing Support After Business Launch

Assistance obtaining various licenses and permits, including:
- Used-goods dealer licenses
- Restaurant permits
- Construction business licenses
- Transportation-related permits
- Other industry-specific licenses
Introduction to partner tax accountants and social insurance and labor consultants
Support for establishing appropriate accounting and employment management systems
Information on national and local government subsidies and grants

Our Process | From Consultation to Approval

① Initial Free Consultation

Online consultations are available.

We will carefully review your current situation, business concept, and funding plan.

Based on this information, we will assess the possibility of obtaining a Business Manager visa and propose an appropriate schedule for your company formation and visa application.

② Engagement & Eligibility Assessment

Once you retain our services, we begin collecting the necessary documents and carefully check the key points that may affect the immigration screening process.

③ Company Formation

We proceed with:

Preparation of the Articles of Incorporation
Certification at the notary office
Capital contribution
Corporate registration application

④ Business Manager Visa Application

We prepare the complete application package, including the Business Plan and supporting documents, and represent you in submitting the application to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

We also assist with any corrections or additional documents requested during the review process.

⑤ Approval & Business Launch

Once your Business Manager visa is approved, you can proceed with the full-scale launch of your business in Kumamoto.

Estimated Fees

Initial Consultation: FREE
Available both in person and online.

Company Formation + Business Manager Visa Package: Individual Quotation

※ We provide a clear and easy-to-understand fixed-fee plan based on your individual circumstances, business activities, and corporate structure.

【Preliminary Assessment Now Available】

“Can I obtain a Business Manager visa based on my circumstances?”

If you are concerned about whether you meet the requirements, we recommend starting with our free initial consultation and preliminary assessment.

Before you commit to establishing your company, we can review your circumstances and identify potential issues that may affect your visa application.

A Message from Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Corporation

Starting a business in Japan is a major challenge, and there are many hurdles to overcome, including company formation, capital requirements, office arrangements, immigration procedures, licenses, and administrative requirements.

We believe our role goes beyond simply preparing and submitting documents.

We want to be your professional partner in turning your goal of “building a successful business in Japan” into reality.

For foreign entrepreneurs taking their first step in Kumamoto, we are committed to reducing uncertainty and helping you launch your business as efficiently and reliably as possible.

Contact Us | Schedule Your Free Consultation

Please feel free to contact us for an initial consultation.

Weekend and evening consultations are available by appointment.
Online meetings are also available.

Telephone: 096-385-9002
Reception hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Email: info@shionagaoffice.jp

Address:
1-9-6 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto, Japan

Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Corporation

If you are considering establishing a company in Kumamoto or applying for a Business Manager visa in Japan, leave the process to our experienced professional team.

From company formation → Business Manager visa → business licenses → business launch, we provide comprehensive, one-stop support for foreign entrepreneurs starting their business in Kumamoto.