What Foreign Investors Need to Know Historic Shift from Aggregate to Separate Taxation - But Only for "Specified Cryptocurrencies" ⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING FOR ALL INVESTORS The new separate taxation system has a major hidden cost AND significant limitations: The Hidden Cost: While the tax rate drops from 55% to 20% on profits, crypto losses can NO LONGER offset your salary income. Current System:  Crypto loss of ¥2M reduces your overall taxable income → immediate tax savings New

Filing Your 2025 Japanese Income Tax? Why Professional Support and Tax Education Make All the Difference The Japanese income tax season for 2025 is approaching, and for many foreign residents, that raises a number of pressing questions: When should I start preparing? What income does Japan actually tax? What if I’ve filed incorrectly in previous years? Is it safe to rely on free advice or friends? These aren’t small details — they’re potential compliance risks that can lead t

Japan has entered a new era in its screening of foreign entrepreneurs. For holders and applicants of the Business Manager (経営・管理) visa , success is no longer determined by a business idea alone. Immigration authorities now place strong emphasis on capital adequacy, financial credibility, operational continuity, and strict tax compliance . One of the most underestimated risks is Japan’s corporate inhabitant tax per-capita levy —a local tax that applies even when a company has

Introducing the Japan Tax Status Diagnostic Program The Professional Online Solution the International Community Has Been Waiting For Understanding Japan's tax system is one of the most daunting challenges faced by foreign nationals living here or planning to relocate. Tax residency classifications, Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) regulations, and corporate anti-avoidance rules are notoriously complex, unfamiliar, and often available only in Japanese. Tokyo Advisory has create

Why Professional Support by an Administrative Scrivener × Certified Public Accountant  Is Now Essential for Subsidy Applications— Why Tokyo Advisory Is Your Strongest Partner — From January 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the amended Administrative Scrivener Act will significantly change the landscape of subsidy applications in Japan.The previously ambiguous question of “who is legally allowed to prepare subsidy application documents” will be clarified, and unlicensed consultants providin

[Must-Save Guide] Everyone knows that Japan's income tax deadline is March 15th, but when you look globally, tax deadlines vary significantly from country to country. This variation in filing dates and payment deadlines makes a real difference for your bottom line. If you're running a cross-border e-commerce business, own overseas real estate, or are planning international expansion, understanding each country's tax calendar is critical for cash flow management. In this guide

For foreign residents in Japan, your Status of Residence (visa) renewal is now undergoing the most rigorous scrutiny ever. The Japanese government, led by the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) , is systematically integrating your compliance with taxes and social insurance  into the core of the visa screening process. The message is clear: Maintaining proper payment of social insurance and taxes is no longer optional—it is essential for a successful visa renewal. 1. The Shifti

Congratulations on your new life in Japan! Understanding the tax system in Japan—which may differ significantly from your home country—is crucial for all non-Japanese nationals residing here. Specifically, transactions involving Crypto Assets (Virtual Currency)  and the use of Overseas-Issued Credit Cards  can pose unexpected tax risks. This guide explains your tax obligations based on the Japanese National Tax Agency's (NTA) classifications: Resident, Non-Permanent Resident,

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