Residency for tax purposes is not the same as residency for visa purposes, and has particular tax implications.

SSG can help make the transition from Japan to moving back home as seamless as possible.

Most employees in Japan do not have to handle their taxes, because their company reports to the tax office at the end of the calendar year. However, if you earn more than 20 million yen annually, you are required to file a tax return.

Simply selling shares offshore isn’t sufficient to avoid being taxed in Japan.

Update: Individuals and sole-proprietors who are obligated to file an income tax return for 2020, can do so from February 16th, 2021. Please note that the deadline has been extended to April 15, 2021!

If you are a freelancer of sole proprietor using your home as an office, a portion of your rent and other related expenses can be