A Practical Guide to Deductions in Japan's Year-End Adjustment Introduction The year-end tax adjustment in Japan is a system in which companies conduct the final tax amount adjustment for income tax of salaried employees at the end of the year. In many countries,... Japan payroll Jan 30, 2026 Corporation
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 Payroll
Japan's Information Return System and Key Points for Practical Compliance Introduction When foreign companies establish operations in Japan, dealing with withholding tax and information returns often presents a significant practical burden, alongside corporate and consumpti... Japan tax Jan 23, 2026 Corporation
Can Foreign Companies Claim a Japanese VAT Refund? Introduction As foreign companies expand their business activities in Japan or engage with Japanese counterparties, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT)... Japan tax Jan 17, 2026 Corporation
Practical Issues Regarding Fixed Assets Tax in Japanese Establishments Introduction For foreign companies doing business in Japan, one of the tax items that is often overlooked in practice, despite having lower recognition compared to corporate tax and consumption tax, i... Japan tax Jan 16, 2026 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Individual
A Practical Guide to Japan‘s Resident Tax for Expatriates Introduction One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of taxation for foreign expatriates working in Japan is "individual resident tax." While many expatriates receive thorough briefings on income... Japan tax Dec 25, 2025 Corporation
Explanation of Japan's Individual Income Tax System Introduction The Japanese personal income tax system consists of various income categories, a progressive tax rate structure, social insurance premium deductions, a withholding tax system, determinati... Japan tax Dec 19, 2025 Corporation
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 Individual
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 Individual