Information Through the Online Workplace Pension Information Service You can receive the following social insurance information online. This service began in 2023. If you use a virtual office, you can reduce the amount of paper you receive. Be sure to sign up. It will...
Individuals may come to Japan while holding assets outside of Japan. For example, someone who decides to marry and live in Japan might own real estate in the United States. If they attempt to sell these assets after residing in Japan for over ten years, they may be...
When doing business in Japan, it is necessary to have a Japanese bank account and manage it effectively. Primarily, there is a risk that your account may suddenly become unusable if your residence card (Zairyu Card [在留カード]) expires. So, it’s essential to...
How to Enroll and Pay for Social Insurance and National Pension in Japan Japan’s social security system includes various insurance programs to support residents during illness, injury, retirement, and other life events. Two of the most critical systems are...
Japan’s consumption tax system is critical to doing business there, especially for foreign companies looking to expand their operations here. As of 2024, the Japanese consumption tax applies to a wide range of goods and services, with a standard rate of 10% and...
