Working
Can I do paid coaching while working in Japan?
Possibly. Can I do paid coaching while working in Japan is subject to Japanese labour protections, but immigration authorization is a separate layer: the actual paid activity must remain within your status or have the required outside-activity permission. Contract terms cannot legalize activity that Immigration does not authorize.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Employment-law permission and immigration permission are separate.
- Company policy cannot expand immigration authorization.
Documents
- Employment contract
- Work rules
- Residence card
- Permission if relevant
Likely cost
No government fee for ordinary employment arrangements; immigration or dispute procedures may add costs.
Where to act
Employer/HR, Labour Standards Inspection Office / Prefectural Labour Bureau, and Immigration where relevant.