Japan Immigration Status and Social Insurance: Do You Need a Work Visa to Enroll? Immigration Status and Social Insurance Status Are Different Concepts For foreigners living in Japan, it is often understood that "without a work visa, one cannot join social insurance" and "foreigner... Japan global mobility social insurance Sep 18, 2026 0 34
Japan Real Estate Tax Guide for Foreign Owners Introduction Real estate in Japan is acquired by foreigners for a wide range of purposes, including residential, rental investment, and business locations. However, it is not uncommon for individuals ... Japan property tax Aug 20, 2026 0 181
Japan's Estimated Tax Payment System and Immigration Compliance Introduction In recent years, in Japan, there has been a trend towards stricter verification of tax payment status for foreigners applying for residence status, renewal, and permanent residency. Parti... Jul 16, 2026 0 205
Departure Tax Filing (Quasi-Final Tax Return) in Japan Introduction When an individual who resides in Japan relocates overseas, this move constitutes a significant tax event under Japanese tax law. Upon departure, Japan requires the settlement of income t... Japan global mobility tax Feb 5, 2026 0 965
Social Insurance Premium Rates 2026 Introduction Japan’s social insurance premiums consist of multiple statutory schemes, including health insurance, nursing care insurance, employees’ pension insurance, employment insurance, workers’ a... Japan payroll Jan 24, 2026 0 9354
A Complete Guide to Japan's Social & Labor Insurance for Foreign Residents Introduction For foreigners working in Japan, the system of social insurance and labor insurance is one of the most difficult systems to understand. Pay stubs list multiple deduction items, leading to... Japan payroll Jan 9, 2026 0 1078
Payroll Taxation for Non-Residents Working in Japan: Practical Issues Introduction As the mobility of global talent increases, it is essential for foreigners and overseas residents engaging in short-term work, assuming executive positions, or owning real estate in Japan... Japan payroll Jan 3, 2026 0 574
Furusato Nōzei Introduction Furusato Nōzei is a uniquely Japanese system that often attracts attention both domestically and internationally. It is frequently described as a “tax payment system with attractive local... Japan tax Dec 26, 2025 0 1020
Furikae Nōzei (Automatic Bank Transfer Tax Payment) Introduction Japan offers several methods for paying national taxes, including over-the-counter payment, electronic payment systems such as direct debit and internet banking, and credit card payment. ... Japan tax Dec 17, 2025 0 500
Q: When a foreign resident in Japan exercises stock options (SO) from a foreign unlisted company? Introduction Under Japanese tax law, a stock option (SO) grants an employee or director the right to acquire shares of a company or its subsidiary at a predetermined exercise price within a specified ... Japan payroll tax Dec 13, 2025 0 519
Q: Taxation of Stock Options Granted by Foreign Residents in Japan from Unlisted Foreign Companies Introduction Stock options are considered, under Japanese tax law, as the rights granted by a company to its employees and officers, or those of its subsidiaries, to purchase the company's shares at a... Japan payroll tax Oct 4, 2025 0 1038
Social Insurance Contribution Rates Introduction Social insurance contributions in Japan consist of health insurance, nursing care insurance, employee’s pension, employment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance, and the ch... Japan payroll Sep 23, 2025 0 3865