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It is possible to hire both freelancers or full-time employees in Japan and the decision will largely depend on the needs of your business.

Traditionally, a country of lifetime employment, Japan is gradually embracing freelancing as an alternative form of employment. A freelancer may be suitable for short-term projects and can be a more affordable way to manage your staff compared to hiring full-time employees. Start-ups and other businesses that need to keep their costs down would, therefore, benefit from hiring freelancers.

However, in a country where company employment is valued, employees may be viewed as more reliable and likely to show greater commitment and loyalty to their work and to the company itself.

Yes, however, you must comply with all relevant regulations pertaining to hiring foreigners. When hiring foreign employees in Japan, you must check if they have the correct visa/status of residence to live and work in Japan. There should be no issue in hiring a foreigner if they hold one of the following types of visa:

• Permanent Resident
• Long-Term Resident,
• Spouse or Child of National, or
• Spouse or Child of Resident
• In cases where the candidate’s visa does not match the job duties they are being hired for, you must sponsor them to change their visa status.

It is common practice in Japan to hire top-level candidates at graduate level from prestigious universities. Online job posting sites and recruitment agencies are other methods through which employees can be hired.

Horizon’s PEO services offer a solution to your recruitment needs by connecting you with top talent in Japan from across every industry, helping you to expand your business operations and support your international growth.