Japan’s Startup Visa Business Plan Experts
We create and correct professional, city-compliant business plans — the most crucial part of your Startup Visa application. Our bilingual team helps foreign founders meet all local requirements and get approved faster.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or need to fix a business plan that’s already been written — we’re here to help you get approved.
The Business Plan: The Key to Your Japan Startup Visa Approval
When applying for Japan’s Startup Visa, your business plan is the most critical document—it is often the sole deciding factor between approval and rejection. While many cities offer free support for business plan correction, wait times can stretch up to 12 months, and starting in 2025, the quality of this support will be declining. New government guidelines have instructed some cities to reduce their involvement in reviewing and correcting business plans to speed up processing time. Unfortunately, this will lead to higher rejection rates, as many applicants might submit plans that do not meet the standards or expectations of city officials.
At CMS Japan, we provide expert-level business plan creation and correction services, tailored specifically for the Startup Visa process in all cities across Japan. With our help, you submit a plan that is ready for approval—potentially saving months of delays and significantly improving your chances of success. Don’t risk rejection. Let our specialists build your path to Japan.
Who We Are — And Why It Makes a Difference
We are a Japan-based team of experienced professionals, combining native Japanese insight with fluent English communication. Our specialty lies in crafting and correcting business plans specifically for the Startup Visa in Japan. Over the years, we've supported a wide range of foreign entrepreneurs—from the United States, Canada, Korea, Indonesia, China, and many other countries—helping them submit business plans that meet the exact expectations of local decision-makers.
-Experienced business plan specialists-
Our approach is not based on guesswork. Some members of our team have worked closely with city-level partners and understand—through first-hand experience—how business plans are evaluated. This insider-level perspective allows us to go beyond general advice and focus on what truly makes a difference during the review process.
We know what kinds of details raise concerns, and which elements inspire confidence. With our deep local knowledge and practical familiarity with how Startup Visa plans are screened in Japanese cities, we don’t just write well-structured documents—we deliver strategic business plans built for approval.
Our success rate is high, and we take pride in helping our clients turn strong applications into real opportunities in Japan.
What AI, Lawyers, and Generic Plans Miss—We Deliver
Creating your Startup Visa business plan on your own—or using AI and translation tools—almost always leads to rejection. Even plans written by lawyers or judicial scriveners, while professional, often might miss the mark. Why? Because they lack the specialized insight into what Japanese city officials truly look for. A solid plan isn’t enough—it must be tailored to meet city-specific approval standards. That’s where we come in. We focus solely on Startup Visa plans, built for one purpose: getting approved.
What We Do for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Create Strong Business Plans from Scratch
No plan yet? We’ll craft a professional, city-compliant business plan tailored to your vision and the specific requirements of your chosen city in Japan.
Improve or Correct Existing Business Plans
Already have a draft? We’ll review, refine, and rewrite it to ensure it meets the strict criteria used by Startup Visa reviewers—reducing rejection risk.
Provide higher Value, Better Results
More affordable than most lawyers or scriveners—with plans built specifically to pass city screening and avoid costly delays.
Skip the wait, start faster City-run support services often involve long delays before your plan is even reviewed. With us, you move forward quickly—with a professional, approval-ready plan in hand.
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Beyond the Plan: Support That Makes a Difference
While our core service is business plan creation and correction for the Startup Visa, we go further to support our existing clients. We gladly offer practical advice and tips on opening bank accounts, finding coworking spaces, registering your corporation, and more. Need a trusted accountant or scrivener? We’ll connect you. Based in Japan and deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, we’re here to help you settle and succeed—not just submit your plan, but start your business with confidence.
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