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📢 Newsletter: Foreign Direct Investment in Japanese IT Businesses – Key Considerations

Foreign investors acquiring shares in Japanese IT companies may need prior notification under FEFTA, especially in software, data processing, or IoT-related businesses. Activities involving third-party development or data are most likely to trigger notification.

Sep 9, 20253 min read

Navigating the New Business Manager Visa Requirements Effective 16 October 2025

On 25 August 2025, the Japanese government announced plans to tighten the requirements for the Business Manager (経営・管理) visa,.

Sep 4, 20254 min read