Sound Familiar?

You May Need to File 確定申告 If…

Check if any of these apply to you.
Even one is enough to require filing.

You're a freelancer or sole proprietor (個人事業主)

You earn income from outside Japan

You have side income over ¥200,000/year

You earn over ¥20,000,000 in annual salary

You have capital gains from stocks or crypto

You want to claim medical expense deductions

You bought a home and need 住宅ローン控除

You left or changed employers mid-year

You receive rental income in Japan or abroad

You bought a home and need 住宅ローン控除

Who Needs to File

Do You Need to File your taxes?

If any of the following applies to you, you are likely
required to file an individual tax return in Japan.

Freelancers & Sole Proprietors
If you work as 個人事業主 (sole proprietor) or receive freelance income, you must file every year.

Freelancers & Sole Proprietors
If you work as 個人事業主 (sole proprietor) or receive freelance income, you must file every year.

Income from Overseas
Foreign salary, rental income, investments, or pensions may need to be reported depending on your residency status.

Income from Overseas
Foreign salary, rental income, investments, or pensions may need to be reported depending on your residency status.

Investments & Crypto
Capital gains from stocks, crypto, or other investments have specific Japanese reporting requirements.

Investments & Crypto
Capital gains from stocks, crypto, or other investments have specific Japanese reporting requirements.

Employees with Side Income
Earning over ¥200,000/year outside your main employer? You need to file a separate tax return.

Employees with Side Income
Earning over ¥200,000/year outside your main employer? You need to file a separate tax return.

Medical Expense Deductions
Spent more than ¥100,000 on medical costs
You can claim a refund — but only through 確定申告.

Medical Expense Deductions
Spent more than ¥100,000 on medical costs
You can claim a refund — but only through 確定申告.

First-year Mortgage Deduction
Purchased a home in Japan? The housing loan deduction (住宅ローン控除) requires filing in the first year.

First-year Mortgage Deduction
Purchased a home in Japan? The housing loan deduction (住宅ローン控除) requires filing in the first year.

Did you know?

Many Internationals
Overpay Their Taxes

Without proper filing, you may miss deductions,
credits, and refund opportunities
you're entitled to.

Without proper filing,
you may miss deductions,
credits, and refund opportunities you're entitled to.

Without Professional Support

Filing language

Japanese only

Deductions

Often missed

Foreign income

Unclear rules

Tax treaty benefits

Not applied

Risk of errors

High

Result

Overpayment

With LOOK UP

Filing language

Full English support

Deductions

Fully optimized

Foreign income

Correctly reported

Tax treaty benefits

Applied where eligible

Risk of errors

Minimal

Result

Maximum refund

Our Service

We Handle Everything

20% of Your Money
was Withheld as Tax

From document review to e-Tax submission,
all done by licensed professionals in English.

Most people don’t realize
they can reclaim it

01 — Consultation

Initial Assessment

We review your situation and determine your exact filing obligations.

Residency status analysis

Income source identification

Tax treaty applicability

Deduction opportunity review

02 — Preparation

Tax Return Filing

We prepare your return and submit electronically via e-Tax.

源泉徴収票 (withholding slip) review

Expense categorization

Blue / White form filing

e-Tax electronic submission

03 — Follow-up

Post-Filing Support

We don't disappear after filing. Ongoing support when you need it.

Tax payment guidance

Refund status tracking

Tax office inquiry support

Year-round tax Q&A

Step by Step

Simple 4-Step Process

1

1

Book Consultation

Fill out our inquiry form and schedule a free consultation in English.

5 min

2

2

Share Documents

Upload your income statements, receipts, and relevant documents securely.

~30 min

3

3

We Prepare & File

Our licensed tax accountant prepares and submits your return via e-Tax.

1–2 weeks

4

4

Done!

You receive confirmation, payment instructions, or refund tracking details.

Complete

Step by Step

Simple 4-Step Process

1

Book Consultation

Fill out our inquiry form and schedule a free consultation in English.

5 min

2

Share Documents

Upload your income statements, receipts, and relevant documents securely.

~30 min

3

We Prepare & File

Our licensed tax accountant prepares and submits your return via e-Tax.

1–2 weeks

4

Done!

You receive confirmation, payment instructions, or refund tracking details.

Complete

Requirements

What Documents
Do You Need?

Withholding Tax Certificate 源泉徴収票

Withholding tax slip from your employer — issued at year-end.

Bank Account Info

Japanese bank account details for tax payment or refund deposit.

Foreign Income Statements

If applicable: overseas salary slips, investment reports, or rental income records.

My Number Card / Notification

Your individual number
(マイナンバー) is required for all tax filings in Japan.

Receipts & Records

Medical expenses, business costs, insurance certificates, and other deduction-related documents.

Trading / Crypto Reports

Exchange trade history, DeFi transaction logs, or brokerage annual statements.

Withholding Tax Certificate 源泉徴収票

Withholding tax slip from your employer — issued at year-end.

My Number Card / Notification

Your individual number
(マイナンバー) is required for all tax filings in Japan.

Bank Account Info

Japanese bank account details for tax payment or refund deposit.

Receipts & Records

Medical expenses, business costs, insurance certificates, and other deduction-related documents.

Foreign Income Statements

If applicable: overseas salary slips, investment reports, or rental income records.

Trading / Crypto Reports

Exchange trade history, DeFi transaction logs, or brokerage annual statements.

Not sure what you need?
We'll guide you through everything during the consultation.

Pricing

Transparent Pricing

Standard Plan

¥50,000〜

(incl. tax)

Starting price for simple returns

Free initial consultation

Full English communication

Residency & income analysis

Deduction optimization

e-Tax electronic filing

Post-filing support included

Final fee quoted after initial consultation. No hidden charges.

What affects the price?

Base

¥50,000〜

Single employer income (給与所得) with standard deductions. Straightforward return with one 源泉徴収票.

+ Side Income / Freelance

¥80,000〜

Multiple income sources, freelance or sole proprietor (個人事業主) income, or blue form filing
(青色申告) with bookkeeping.

Multiple income sources, freelance or sole proprietor (個人事業主) income, or blue form filing (青色申告) with bookkeeping.

+ Foreign Income / Investments

¥100,000〜

Overseas salary, foreign rental income, international investments, crypto gains, or tax treaty application required.

+ Complex / Multi-year

Individual Quote

Multiple unfiled years, complex DeFi/NFT transactions, real estate sales, or special circumstances requiring detailed review.

Exact pricing is determined after your free consultation based on your specific situation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Do I need to file 確定申告?

When is the filing deadline?

I earn income from my home country. Do I report it?

Can everything be done in English?

Can I file remotely?

What’s the difference between Blue and White filing?

I have crypto or stock gains. Can you handle that?

What about tax treaties — can I avoid double taxation?

Ready to File with Confidence?

Book a free consultation.
We'll review your situation and give you a clear plan — no obligation.

Licensed Tax Accountants

Full English Support

e-Tax Filing

Ready to File with Confidence?

Book a free consultation.
We'll review your situation and give you a clear plan — no obligation.

Licensed Tax Accountants

Full English Support

e-Tax Filing

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