The Setup Timeline: Launching a Company and Getting Your Visa in Japan

"Can I get a visa first, or do I establish the company first?"

When planning your Setup Timeline Japan requires you to establish your business foundations before you apply for a Business Manager Visa; you cannot obtain it based on a concept alone. Here is the realistic roadmap for your market entry.

1. The Step-by-Step Launch Timeline

STEP 1：Company Incorporation:　Month 1

Establish your legal corporate entity. We design your corporate structure to satisfy strict Immigration requirements, while our trusted partner Judicial Scrivener (Shiho-shoshi) handles the official legal registration.

STEP 2：Setting Up Business Operations:　Month 2

Secure your physical office space under the company name and obtain any necessary industry-specific business licenses (e.g., recruitment or real estate).

STEP 3：Applying for the Visa (COE):　Month 3–5

We prepare a data-driven business plan in professional Japanese and submit your visa application (COE) to the Immigration Bureau. Screening takes 1 to 3 months.

2. Why Our One-Stop Alliance is Vital for Your Success

Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of hiring a registration specialist who does not understand immigration law. If your corporate structure or office lease fails to meet strict immigration criteria from Day 1, your visa will be denied.

As your dedicated Administrative Scrivener (Gyoseishoshi), we act as your central project manager. By partnering directly with expert Judicial Scriveners, we ensure your company is registered flawlessly while keeping your visa strategy 100% on track. You get a seamless, risk-free launch without the hassle of managing multiple professionals.

Conclusion: Plan Your Entry Safely

Timing and legal coordination are everything when expanding into Japan. At Maki International Legal Office, we bridge the gap between corporate law and immigration strategy under one roof.

[Contact us today to map out your journey to Japan.]