Guesthouse Management Foreigner Restrictions: 2025 Complete Guide
There are various restrictions when a foreigner operates a guesthouse in Japan. Understanding the restrictions on foreigners operating guesthouses in 2025 is very important for foreigners operating guesthouses in Japan. This article explains in detail the restrictions on foreigners operating guesthouses. To confirm your visa eligibility, we recommend using Check Visa Eligibility.
Basic Restrictions on Guesthouse Management
There are various restrictions when a foreigner operates a guesthouse in Japan. Understanding these restrictions allows for proper preparation.
Restrictions on Resident Status
To operate a guesthouse in Japan, a foreigner must have the appropriate resident status. Resident status such as a business manager visa or permanent residency is required. With resident statuses such as work visas or student visas, it is not possible to operate a guesthouse. Also, the scope and conditions of guesthouse management may vary depending on the resident status. Obtaining the appropriate resident status is an important requirement for guesthouse management.
Restrictions under the Guesthouse Act
To operate a guesthouse, registration based on the Guesthouse Act (Private Lodging Business Act) is required. The Guesthouse Act stipulates the number of business days, the number of guests, facilities, and safety management for guesthouses. Complying with these regulations is an important requirement for guesthouse management. In addition, if the Guesthouse Act is violated, penalties such as suspension of business or cancellation of registration may be imposed.
Procedures for Guesthouse Management by Foreigners
To operate a guesthouse in Japan, a foreigner must follow the appropriate procedures. Understanding these procedures allows you to operate a guesthouse.
Registration Based on the Guesthouse Act
To operate a guesthouse, it is necessary to register based on the Guesthouse Act with the prefectural governor. Registration requires an application form, facility floor plan, safety management plan, hygiene management plan, etc. Preparing these documents properly is an important point for registration. The registration review usually takes about 1 to 3 months.
Confirmation and Renewal of Resident Status
To operate a guesthouse, the appropriate resident status is required. If you have obtained resident status such as a business manager visa, you can operate a guesthouse. However, at the time of renewal of resident status, the performance and profits of guesthouse management may be confirmed. Maintaining the appropriate resident status is an important requirement for the continuation of guesthouse management.
Latest Trends in Guesthouse Management in 2025
In 2025, restrictions on foreigners operating guesthouses tend to be applied with clearer standards. Understanding the latest trends allows for proper preparation.
Strengthening of Regulations
In 2025, regulations regarding guesthouse management tend to be strengthened. Due to revisions to the Guesthouse Act, restrictions on the number of business days, restrictions on the number of guests, and strengthening of safety management are being implemented. Complying with these regulations is an important requirement for guesthouse management. In addition, if the regulations are violated, severe penalties may be imposed.
Importance of Expert Support
Expert support is important for foreigners to operate guesthouses. Experts such as administrative scriveners and tax accountants provide support for preparing registration based on the Guesthouse Act, confirming resident status, and tax processing. By receiving expert support, proper preparation and continuation of guesthouse management become possible. In addition, experts can also provide the latest information on regulations.
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