So… I will be arriving in Japan soon on a six month startup visa and I am trying to work out how best to set up my banking so I can switch to a Business Manager visa without running into problems. When I was issued my visa the Osaka startup help desk folks were surprised so they then called immigration office for me who explained that the short term was because I already have significantly more than five million yen put aside for the business. That was part of the plan I submitted, and it means the clock is ticking for me to get everything in place.
My thought is to start by opening a personal account at JP Post Bank within the first week. Once that is done I will be working with a lawyer, recommended by the Chamber of Commerce, to create my KK. I have already been approved for a 100k yen grant, and the Chamber will send that directly to the lawyer. After I receive my KK registration documents and company seal I plan to take them, along with my startup business approval letter from the Osaka prefectural governor, to a nearby bank. Kansai Mirai Bank is only a short walk from my house, so that is my first choice. For context, I own my home outright. I do not know if that helps, but I figured it was worth mentioning because banks maybe will like that?
I am wondering if this order of steps makes sense for the short time I have, and if anyone knows of other banks in Osaka that might be easier to work with in my situation. I have the funds ready and I want to move quickly, but I also want to avoid any surprises during the approval process. Any advice or personal experience would be very welcome. Also I read a lot on this sub, so if any tips or questions or whatever you think of please post it, even if you think I'm an idiot.TIA
by Last_crunch