Hi everyone,
I’m trying to understand whether my idea of obtaining PR through the HSP points system is realistic in practice, especially for someone in IT.
My background:
- I work in IT/software engineering
- I have a Master’s degree
- I have 10+ years of experience in my field
- My current employer is a foreign company
- My compensation is above $8k/month
- Based on age, degree, work experience and compensation, I should qualify for 80 HSP points
My understanding is that with 80+ points, it may be possible to apply for Permanent Residency after 1 year.
The idea I currently have is something like this:
- move to Japan
- open a GK (合同会社)
- sign a contract between my current foreign employer and the Japanese GK
- receive my compensation in Japan instead of my current home country
- pay all Japanese taxes properly
- fully comply with Japanese rules/regulations
- after 1 year apply for PR via HSP points
So my first question is:
Does this sound like a realistic path overall for someone in IT, assuming the details/documents/taxes/etc. are all handled correctly?
My second question is about the actual entry point into the process.
I’m confused about what I would already need in order to open a GK and start this structure in the first place.
As far as I understand:
- foreigners can open a GK
- but in practice you need banking
- and opening a Japanese bank account as a non-resident/tourist seems difficult or maybe impossible
My initial assumption was I can come on tourist visa and setup GK and then apply for Business Manager visa to actually start receiving compensation and paying taxes.
But I feel like there may be a “chicken and egg” problem around company setup and banking before residency.
I am not interested in working for a Japanese company, because I am basically a co-founder of those company paying me money and I love my job.
Would really appreciate hearing from people who have gone through something similar, especially in tech/remote work/business owner situations.
Thanks!
by noysslambent