by Aki Kojima | Sep 25, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
Starting a business. These days, you should always make a dedicated credit card.You are not sure which Card is best for you. This article will summarize what ideas you should consider when choosing a credit card. In addition, the reasons why you should have a...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 20, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
When I translate tax-related information into English, I often feel that it is still difficult to convey the message. One of the most recent examples I have pointed out is the word “Koujogaku[控除額].”Koujo[控除] is treated as a Deduction in most English...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 20, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
As a sole proprietor running your business in Japan, you understand the importance of managing your accounts effectively. As more and more transactions move online, having an account with a reliable Internet bank is essential to the success of your business. This post...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 19, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
When you start your second job or business while working, your Juminzei(住民税) as Resident Tax will increase, which may reveal you have another job to your co-workers. In this issue, we will tell you how to pay only the Juminzei(住民税) on profits earned from your business...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 18, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
When you file a tax return, you need a Gensen Choushu Hyou[源泉徴収票], which is a withholding tax certificate.This is a form issued by your company or other employer that proves how much your salary is. In contrast, there is also Juminzei Kettei Tuchisho[住民税決定通知書], which...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 7, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Corporations
Some of you may have a job as an import agent.Checking how sales tax will be charged on those transactions is necessary when dealing with foreign countries.In Japan, the sales tax is called the consumption tax, but for smooth understanding, I call it the sales tax,...
