{"title":"Japan Business Manager Visa: October 2025 Reform Checklist","region":"Japan","category":"Local Regulatory","description":"Checklist for Japan’s Business Manager Visa requirements after the Oct 2025 reforms.","lastUpdated":"2026-02-22","steps":["Transfer ¥30M capital to a personal bank account in Japan.","Register the Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK).","Hire at least one Japanese national or permanent resident.","Have the business plan certified by a Japan-licensed CPA or scrivener.","Submit the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application."],"url":"https://checklist.day/japan-business-manager-visa-2026"}