The Hidden Tax Rules Affecting 140,000+ People in Japan By Mamiko Yamamoto, CPA (Japan & US), Licensed Tax Accountant Tokyo Advisory Co., Ltd. If you are reading this from a U.S. military base in Japan, an embassy in Tokyo, or if you are a Japanese citizen planning to return home after years abroad, you may be making costly tax mistakes. Conversely, you might be exempt from taxes you assume you owe. The complexity of Japan’s tax residency rules—and their critical exceptions—c

(And How to Avoid Costly Tax Problems) Every year, many foreign entrepreneurs successfully incorporate a company in Japan. They receive their Certificate of Registered Matters , celebrate the new business, and believe the difficult part is over. In reality, incorporation is only the beginning . The most serious compliance mistakes often happen after the company is registered . Missing just a few required notifications can lead to: • Tax penalties• Loss of valuable tax benefit