Lump-sum Withdrawal Tax Refund

Get Your Japanese
Tax Refund!

Worked in Japan and already left the country?

You may be able to recover 20% tax
from your Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment.

English-speaking support

Transparent process

No hidden fees

Lump-sum Withdrawal Tax Refund

Get Your Japanese
Tax Refund!

Worked in Japan and already left the country?

You may be able to recover 20% tax
from your Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment.

English-speaking support

Transparent process

No hidden fees

How Much Can You Get Back?

How Much Can You Get Back?

How Much Can You Get Back?

Have you already received your payment?

Check your Decision Notice for:
「所得税額および復興特別所得税額」
(Income Tax and Special Reconstruction Tax)

👉 That amount is what you can get back.

Check your Decision Notice for:
「所得税額および復興特別所得税額」
(Income Tax and Special
Reconstruction Tax)

👉 That amount is what you can get back.

Typical Refund Amounts

Work Period

Work
Period

1 year

1 year

2 years

2 years

3 years

3 years

5 years

5 years

Avg ¥150k/mo

Avg ¥150k/mo

~¥18,000

~¥18,000

~¥36,000

~¥36,000

~¥55,000

~¥55,000

~¥92,000

~¥92,000

Avg ¥200k/mo

Avg ¥200k/mo

~¥24,000

~¥24,000

~¥49,000

~¥49,000

~¥73,000

~¥73,000

~¥122,000

~¥122,000

*Estimates based on typical cases. Actual amounts vary.

*Estimates based on typical cases.
Actual amounts vary.

Did you know?

Did you know?


20% of Your Money was Withheld as Tax


20% of Your Money
was Withheld as Tax


20% of Your Money
was Withheld as Tax


Most people don’t realize they can reclaim it

Most people don’t realize
they can reclaim it

Without proper support,
your refund is simply left behind.

Without proper support,
your refund is simply left behind.

Without proper support,
your refund is simply left behind.

When you left Japan, 20.42% was automatically deducted from your Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment as tax.

But here's what most people don't know:
Japanese tax law allows you to reclaim
almost all of it.

When you left Japan, 20.42% was automatically deducted from your Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment as tax.

But here's what most people don't know:
Japanese tax law allows you to reclaim
almost all of it.

When you left Japan, 20.42% was automatically deducted from your
Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment
as tax.

But here's what most people don't know:
Japanese tax law allows you to reclaim almost all of it.

WITHOUT US

Payment

Payment

¥300,000

Tax withheld

Tax withheld

−¥61,260

Reclaim
(if applicable)

Reclaim


(if applicable)

Amount received

Amount received

¥238,740

WITH US

Payment

Payment

¥300,000

Tax withheld

Tax withheld

−¥61,260

Reclaim
(if applicable)

Reclaim
(if applicable)

+¥61,260

Amount received

Amount received

¥300,000

We will Handle Everything

We will Handle Everything

We will Handle Everything

From tax filing to international transfer,
all done by licensed professionals.

From tax filing to
international transfer,
all done by licensed professionals.

Tax Filing

Licensed tax accountant
prepares and files your tax return
via e-Tax system.

Refund Receipt

We receive your tax refund
from the Japanese tax office
on your behalf.

International Transfer

Fast and low-cost transfer to your
bank account via Wise.
Receive in your local currency.

All Online

Licensed Tax Accountants

English Support

Step by Step

Step by Step

Simple 4-Step Process

1

Apply Online

Fill out the application form, upload your documents, and pay the service fee.

Choose a plan that fits your needs, and we'll guide you through a seamless design and development process.

5 min

2

We File Your Tax Return

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

Choose a plan that fits your needs, and we'll guide you through a seamless design and development process.

1-2 weeks

3

Tax Office Processes

Japanese tax office reviews your application and deposits the refund to our account.

Choose a plan that fits your needs, and we'll guide you through a seamless design and development process.

3-4 weeks

4

You Get Your Money

We transfer your refund via Wise to your bank account in your local currency.

Choose a plan that fits your needs, and we'll guide you through a seamless design and development process.

1-3 days

Step by Step

Simple 4-Step Process

1

Apply Online

Fill out the application form, upload your documents, and pay the service fee.

5 min

2

We File Your Tax Return

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

1-2 weeks

3

Tax Office Processes

Japanese tax office reviews your application and deposits the refund to our account.

3-4 weeks

4

You Get Your Money

We transfer your refund via Wise to your bank account in your local currency.

1-3 days

Requirements

Requirements

You just need
2 documents to get started

Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment Decision Notice
(脱退一時金支給決定通知書)

View Sample

The document you received from Japan Pension Service showing your payment amount and the tax that was withheld.

The document you received from Japan Pension Service showing your payment amount and the tax that was withheld.

The document you received from Japan Pension Service showing your payment amount and the tax that was withheld.

Passport
(Photo Page)


Passport
(Photo Page)

Clear photo of the page with your photograph and personal information.

Clear photo of the page with your photograph and personal information.

Clear photo of the page with your photograph and personal information.

Don't have the Decision Notice yet? You need to apply for the Lump-sum Withdrawal first.

Don't have the Decision Notice yet? You need to apply for the Lump-sum Withdrawal first.

Don't have the Decision Notice yet?
You need to apply for the Lump-sum Withdrawal first.

Pricing

Pricing

Transparent Pricing

Lump-sum Withdrawal Tax Return

¥22,000 (≈ $150 USD)

¥22,000
(≈ $150 USD)

tax included

tax
included

Tax return filing via e-Tax

Tax agent registration

Refund collection

International transfer via Wise

Only additional cost: Money Transfer fee ~$5-10 USD

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this refund?

Who is eligible for this refund?

How much will I get back?

How much will I get back?

How long does the process take?

How long does the process take?

What if I don't have the Decision Notice?

What if I don't have the Decision Notice?

Is my personal information safe?

Is my personal information safe?

Can I still claim the refund if I received the lump-sum payment years ago?

Can I still claim the refund if I received the lump-sum payment years ago?

Ready to Claim Your Refund?

Get back the tax money that's rightfully yours.

Secure Payment

Licensed Tax Accountants

Fast Transfer

Ready to Claim Your Refund?

Get back the tax money that's rightfully yours.

Secure Payment

Licensed Tax Accountants

Fast Transfer

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