About fees (tax excluded)
Setting up a company
| Category | Fees | Revenue stamps |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment of Kabushiki-kaisha (joint stock corporation) | ¥120,000~ | ¥150,000~ |
| Establishment of Godo Kaisha (limited liability company) | ¥100,000~ | ¥60,000~ |
Visa/residence status
| Category | Fees | Revenue stamps |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Visa (Program to Promote Startup Businesses by Foreign Nationals) – As this involves a two-step process (Designated Activities → Business Manager visa), we will provide an estimate based on the specific details of your case. | ¥250,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Business Manager (business owners, managers, etc.) | ¥220,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility（COE） | ¥150,000~ | X |
| Application for change of status of residence | ¥150,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for extension of period of stay（without change） | ¥50,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for extension of period of stay（with change） | ¥120,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for Change of Status to Long-Term Resident (The fee depends on the level of complexity.) | ¥150,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for Permanent Residence | ¥275,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Application for permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted | ¥20,000~ | X |
| Application for issuance of a Certificate of Authorisation for Employment (with change) | ¥120,000~ | ¥1,600 |
| Application for reissuance of a residence card (Tokyo only) | ¥20,000~ | ¥1,600 |
| Application for naturalisation permission (It is to be applied to Legal Affairs Bureau or Regional Bureau of Legal Affairs that has jurisdiction) | ¥550,000~ | X |
The Startup Visa requires obtaining a “Designated Activities” status first, followed by a change to the “Business Manager” visa. As a result, compared to applying directly for the Business Manager visa, the procedures and costs may be higher. In addition, coordination with local authorities and the preparation of additional documents are required, so the fee will vary depending on each case. Please feel free to contact us for details.
For Apostille and certification services, fees vary depending on whether the document is official or private.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
About consultations
We offer complimentary consultations solely for the purpose of confirming the outline of the services we provide and determining whether our office can assist. Any matters requiring specific advice, document review, or research will be subject to a consultation fee.
About payment
The fees listed here are approximate. They vary according to individual cases, so please contact us first.
In principle, the process follows the same steps as an application for residence status, as described below, regardless of the type of request.
Visa/residence status
- We kindly ask that you use the contact form on our website for your initial enquiry whenever possible. This ensures that your message reaches our office securely without being filtered into the spam folder.
- To prevent misunderstandings and miscommunication, all consultations are handled via email. For this reason, we do not offer video calls. Using email allows us to maintain accurate records and easily retrieve information when needed. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.
- We will provide an estimate by email after reviewing the details of your request. YW Legal applies fixed fees as determined at the time of estimation.
- Once you are satisfied with our services, we will proceed with signing the agreement.
- The number of instalments for payment will depend on the terms of the contract. We will inform you of the payment details when providing a quote. However, for Startup Visa applications, the total cost varies significantly depending on whether we assist you with the entire process or only a part of it. If you are using only part of our services, full payment in advance is required.
- As soon as YW Legal confirms receipt of the payment, we will start preparing the necessary documents.
When the documents are completed, the office will submit them to Immigration Services Agency of Japan. You normally do not need to go there yourself*.
- YW Legal will update you on progress. When our office receives notification that the Immigration Services have completed their work on your application, you will be informed by email.
- For those residing in Japan, we will send the new residence card or other necessary documents by registered mail to complete the process.
*On a small number of occasions, depending on the type of residence status you require, you may need to attend the Immigration Services. If attendance is requested then YW Legal are happy to accompany clients to these appointments and provide any assistance.
Refunds of Fees
No refunds will be given if any application to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan is refused unless caused by an error on the part of YW Legal.
In the case of a refusal, you can visit Immigration Services and ask for clarification of the reasons why your application was refused. Only one visit is allowed and the applicant must attend in person. As a certified immigration lawyer, however, YW Legal can accompany you at your request for an additional cost.