I'm devastated right now because I think I've made a huge mistake. After years preparing for the Business Manager Visa I finally applied via a lawyer 4 months ago. He created the company in Japan (I can't because Im overseas) and told me all I need to do is wait for the COE to be approved.
Well the COE was approved after 4 months just last week and I'm flying to Japan today.
As I'm searching for an accountant to hire this week I read online there are 2 critically important forms I was supposed to file within 2 months of the business being created: 人設立届出書 and 青色申告の承認申請書
I'm not blaming anyone but myself because this is my responsibility, but I just assumed if I had any papers I had to submit before actually entering Japan my lawyer would tell me.
I've heard the number 1 critical component to getting your business manager visa renewed is timely tax payments and form submissions and now I feel like I've already completely ruined my chances of renewal before even landing in Japan 😟.
Has anyone been in a similar position or know anyone who has? Any advice? I've emailed 8 accountants over the past several days trying to hire one and am still waiting to hear back.
by Flope