Key Point 4 for the Business Manager Visa (In Cases Where The Business is Managed by Two or More People) ※Note: There is Chinese text below

This page explains the handling of cases where two or more foreign nationals manage or administer a business. While the general rule is one foreign national with a “Business Manager” visa per business office, it is actually possible to have two or more. In such a case, when applying for the visa, you must explain to the Immigration Services Agency a reason that justifies the necessity of having two or more foreign nationals with “Business Manager” visas at the business office. The key points for the visa application are as follows.

Each Foreign National is Substantially Participating in The Management or Administration of The Business

In order to be eligible for the “Business Manager” status of residence, the foreign national must be substantially participating in the management or administration of the business. That is to say, it is necessary to be engaged in activities such as making decisions on important matters related to the business’s operation, executing the business, or auditing. Merely having been appointed as an officer is not sufficient to qualify for the “Business Manager” status of residence.

There Must Be A Justifiable Reason For The Business To Be Managed By Multiple Foreign Nationals

In cases where multiple foreign nationals are engaged in the management or administration of a business, in order for each of their activities to be considered as meeting the requirements for the “Business Manager” status of residence, it is necessary to take into consideration the circumstances of the said business, such as its scale, workload, and sales, and to recognize that there is a justifiable reason for multiple foreign nationals to manage or administer it.

In practice, the Immigration Services Agency will screen whether the activities performed by these foreign nationals correspond to management or administration, taking into consideration the specific job duties to be performed, the amount of compensation to be paid as an officer, and other factors.

Summary

(1) A justifiable reason is recognized for each foreign national to engage in the management or administration of the business, taking into consideration the circumstances of the business’s scale and workload.

(2) Regarding the duties related to the management or administration of the business, the content of the duties to be performed by each individual foreign national is clear.

(3) The conditions are met, such as each foreign national receiving a planned compensation amount for their management or administration duties.

All of the foreign nationals must satisfy the above conditions (1) through (3) to be eligible for the “Business Manager” visa.

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本页面解释了如何处理由两个或两个以上的外国人经营或管理企业的情况。原则上，一个营业机构只能有一名外国人持有“经营管理签证”。但是，实际上可以让两名或两名以上持有经营管理签证的外国人在一个营业场所工作。在这种情况下，您在申请签证时就需要向入境管理局解释为什么您的企业需要两名或两名以上持有经营管理签证的外国人。申请签证时请注意以下几点：

每个外国人都大量参与该企业的经营或管理。

为了取得“经营管理”的在留资格，外国人必须实际参与企业的经营管理，即必须参与决策企业经营的重要事项、执行或监查企业经营活动等。仅担任董事职务并不具备“经营管理”的在留资格。

多名外国人这样做必须有合理理由。

多名外国人共同经营或管理某项事业时，为了使各外国人的活动能够被视为属于“经营·管理”的在留资格，需要考虑该事业的规模、工作量、销售额等情况，并认定有由多名外国人共同经营或管理该事业的合理理由。
实际上，入国管理局会根据这些外国人所从事的具体工作以及作为官员所获得的报酬数额，审查他们的活动是否属于管理或行政。