Japan Redefines Business Management — Passive Investment No Longer Counts
Introduction
From July 10, 2025, the renewal process for Japan’s Business Manager Visa has become significantly stricter. In addition to financial statements, applicants are now required to submit a detailed written report explaining their actual management and business activities during their period of stay.
This shift reflects the government’s growing concerns about abuses of the system and will have direct implications for foreign entrepreneurs and investors.