These articles explain common Japanese tax matters for non-residents and overseas owners of Japanese property. They help you identify the practical questions, records, and next steps to consider before you contact us.
Before or After Leaving Japan
These articles address tax representative matters, departure from Japan, and the practical issues that can arise after you begin living abroad.
Do Non-Residents Need a Tax Representative in Japan?
Learn what a tax representative does, when one may be needed, and why national-tax and local-tax matters should be considered separately.
What Happens If I Leave Japan Without Appointing a Tax Representative?
Understand the filing and notice risks that can arise after departure, especially if you keep Japanese property or have Japanese tax matters to complete.
Owning, Renting, or Selling Property in Japan
These articles help overseas owners understand the recurring tax matters that may arise while they keep, rent out, or sell Japanese real estate.
Japanese Rental Income Tax Return for Non-Resident Property Owners
See why Japanese rental income needs review, how withholding fits into the filing process, and which records are commonly relevant.
Fixed Asset Tax Notices for Overseas Owners of Japanese Property
Find out how fixed asset tax and city planning tax notices work, which deadlines to watch, and when local tax representative procedures may be relevant.
Before Selling Japanese Real Estate as a Non-Resident
Prepare before a sale closes by reviewing withholding, purchase documents, acquisition cost, and the filing steps that may follow.
Preparing to Contact Us
These articles explain how to prepare an inquiry without sending confidential documents too early.
Documents Needed for Japanese Tax Filing by Non-Residents
See the documents commonly relevant to rental income, property sales, prior filings, and tax representative matters, and how to prepare before contacting us.
Can I Send Tax Documents by Email to a Japanese Tax Accountant?
Learn which high-level information you can share in an initial inquiry, which confidential documents to hold back, and how secure document sharing works after an engagement begins.
For service details, see our Tax Representative in Japan, Rental Income Tax Return, Property Sale Tax Filing, and Fees pages.
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