Compliance Japan extends immigration accountability to host firms in dispatch and EOR cases New oversight closes “back door” practices for sponsored professional visa applications iStock.com/y-studio Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 05 March 2026 Japan is tightening oversight of foreign professionals working through dispatch arrangements, including Employer of Record (EOR) setups, with a new compliance requirement taking effect on 9 March.& Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Private Practice Leaders Struggles of moving people across misaligned systems Visas From open door to guarded gate: Changes to Japan’s Business Manager status Immigration Japan targets tourist misconduct, system loopholes with tougher entry rules Visas Japan raises bar for entrepreneurs with business manager visa changes