Money & taxes

Practical guides and useful resources for foreign residents in Japan.

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Identify the enrollment route and keep the dates and records needed for a useful conversation with the responsible office.

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Separate Osaka municipal-tax questions from national income-tax filing and prepare the records needed for a focused inquiry.

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Keep income, withholding and deduction records organized before checking whether and how to file a Japanese tax return.

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Identify the enrollment route connected to your work and household circumstances and prepare questions for the responsible office.

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Compare a bank’s requirements, keep your identity details consistent and ask how the account can be used.

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