ENGLISH-SPEAKING TAX ADVISOR
Tax Support in Japan
Tax consultation, tax return filing, and ongoing tax support for individuals and small businesses in Japan.
Support is available in English for Japanese tax matters involving overseas income and assets.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING TAX ADVISOR
Tax Support in Japan
Tax consultation, tax return filing, and ongoing tax support for individuals and small businesses in Japan.
Support is available in English for Japanese tax matters involving overseas income and assets.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING TAX ADVISOR
Tax Support in Japan
Tax consultation, tax return filing, and ongoing tax support in English.
Who I Help
Individuals living in Japan
Japanese tax consultations and tax return support, including cases involving overseas income or assets.
Sole Proprietors & Small Businesses
Tax filing and ongoing support for businesses operating in Japan.
Non-Residents & Overseas Clients
Support for Japanese tax matters such as Japan-source income, tax filings, and tax representative services.
Our Services
We mainly assist individuals, sole proprietors, and small businesses with Japanese tax matters.
We also support non-residents, Japanese real estate owners, and cases involving overseas income or assets.
Spot Consultation
- Clarification of Japanese tax issues and possible next steps
- 50 minutes for JPY 38,500 ~
- Online or in person / English or Japanese
※Formal written tax opinions are not included.
Tax Return Filing
- Sole proprietors, overseas income, foreign tax credits, non-residents, and other individual tax matters
- Support from JPY 99,000 / Full filing service from JPY 187,000
- See the Tax Return Filing page for details
Ongoing Tax Advisory Engagement
- Regular consultations every two or four months
- For occasional advice, Tax Consultation may be more suitable
- Available after an initial Tax Consultation
Other Services
Tax representative services for non-residents and other Japanese tax matters are also available.
Aki Kojima
Certified Public Tax Accountant (Japan) / MBA
I work with individuals and small businesses on Japanese tax matters, including cases involving overseas income, foreign clients, and tax issues that need to be handled in English.
Before becoming a tax accountant, I worked in corporate administration and international trade. This experience helps me look not only at the tax rules, but also at how a business or transaction actually works.
Consultations and ongoing tax support are handled directly by me.
Japanese Tax Expertise
Japanese tax matters involving overseas income and assets
Direct Support from Aki
Consultations and tax support handled directly by me
Practical Perspective
Experience in corporate administration and international trade
Japanese Tax Expertise
Direct Support from Aki
Practical Perspective
Blog
Articles and practical insights on Japanese tax matters, including topics involving overseas income and assets.
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Client Testimonials
Here are some comments from clients who have used our services.
My experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was smooth and well-organized, with timely reminders, and the meeting itself was both professional and welcoming.
Kojima-san reviewed my tax situation clearly and thoroughly, and I felt confident in his guidance.
I really didn’t know anything, so I’m truly grateful for all the explanations and advice you gave me. I hadn’t been able to handle invoices or taxes very well, so it was a huge help to get your consultation and have you explain these complex topics to me.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our services.
Q. What types of tax matters do you handle?
We mainly assist with:
- Japanese tax returns and tax matters for sole proprietors and small businesses
- Japanese tax matters involving overseas income, assets, and foreign tax credits
- Tax matters for foreign residents in Japan
- Japanese tax matters for non-residents and overseas residents
- Inheritance and gift tax, tax audits, and tax representative services
Consultations are available in English.
Q. Who are our services best suited for?
- Individuals who want to better understand their Japanese tax situation
- Those who need tax advice in English
- Those with Japanese tax matters involving overseas income or assets
- Sole proprietors and small business owners
- Foreign residents and international couples who need support in English or Japanese
Q. When is a Spot Consultation appropriate?
A Spot Consultation may be suitable if you would like to:
- Clarify a Japanese tax issue and determine the next steps
- Discuss overseas income or foreign tax credits
- Confirm your Japanese tax position as a resident or non-resident
- Discuss the Japanese tax treatment of RSUs, overseas salary, or compensation from a foreign company
- Clarify the direction before requesting tax return preparation
- Obtain a second opinion on a Japanese tax matter
A Spot Consultation is intended to help clarify tax issues and determine the appropriate direction. If ongoing support or tax return preparation is required, we can discuss those services separately.
Q. When may our services not be suitable?
Our services may not be suitable if you:
- Require immediate or ongoing support through LINE, chat, or similar messaging services
- Want to outsource all bookkeeping and accounting work
- Are looking for free individual tax advice
- Expect a consultation to guarantee a reduction in tax or a predetermined conclusion
We focus on identifying the relevant tax issues, reviewing the necessary information, and determining the appropriate course of action.
Book a session
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