Fee

Tax Representative

Year 1 (Initial Setup): USD 500 / year
Year 2+ (Annual Renewal): USD 300 / year

Note: Japanese Cconsumption Tax of 10% will be added separately.

Included:

  • Official Registration: Submission of “Notification of Tax Agent” to the relevant tax office.
  • Digital Forwarding: Receipt of tax notices and forwarding via PDF.
  • English Data Summary: Extraction of key information (Payment Deadline, Total Amount, Payment Method) translated into English.
  • Deadline Management: Email reminders sent prior to the payment due date.
  • Payment Guidance: Support for navigating international payment methods (e.g., credit card, international wire).
  • Digital Archiving: Secure storage of tax records for up to 7 years (for future capital gains calculations).

Excluded (Separate fees apply):

  • Verification of tax assessment values.
  • Filing of objections or direct negotiations with tax authorities.
  • Proxy payment handling (paying on behalf of the owner).

Fee Structure (Per Tax Jurisdiction)

Since property tax is levied by the local municipality, the fee count depends on the administrative jurisdiction.

Case A: Multiple Units in One Building

Example: You own 10 units in a single condo in Tokyo.
  Count:  1 (USD 300/year)

Case B: Multiple Properties within Tokyo (23 Wards)

Example: You own 1 unit in Minato-ku and 1 unit in Shibuya-ku.
Count:  1 (USD 300/year)

Note: Both fall under the single jurisdiction of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Case C: Properties in Different Municipalities

Example: You own 1 unit in Tokyo and 1 unit in Niseko (Hokkaido).
Count: 2 (Total USD 600/year)

Note: Consumption Tax of 10% will be added to all fees listed above.

PropTax Japan for Overseas Investors

Fees are determined by quotation.
Tax Representative Fee: Fixed Price Based on the Number of Tax Jurisdictions

Year 1 : USD 500 / year
Year 2+: USD 300 / year
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While the Tax Representative fee is fixed as listed above), fees for other service items are calculated based on your specific requests and situation. The following are estimated starting prices assuming the simplest case:

Tax Filing (From USD 1,000) / Pre-Assessment (From USD 500)

Pre-Assessment is mandatory. If a filing is required, the Tax Filing fee applies in addition to the assessment fee.

Bookkeeping (From USD 200/year or by Estimation)

For low-volume cases processed annually, fees start from USD 200/year. If monthly reporting is required, fees will be determined by quotation.

Home Accountant Coordination (Free or by Estimation)

Sending documents for foreign tax credits or simple Japanese tax explanations is free of charge.
Specific requests beyond this scope will be quoted individually (From USD 300).

Note: Consumption Tax of 10% will be added to all fees listed above.

Standard Service for Clients

Fees are determined by quotation.

Service fees for the following categories are calculated based on the scope of work and business requirements.

1. Tax Compliance Services

Applicable to Japanese residents and domestic corporations. This category also covers cases outside the scope of “PropTax Japan.” Examples include:

  • Foreign Investors with Business Income: Individuals earning income in Japan from sources other than real estate.
  • Foreign Corporations: Entities with a business base or branch in Japan.
  • Long-term Residents: Foreign nationals residing in Japan for more than 1 year.

2. Office of the CFO Support

Professional accounting services reinforcing corporate CFO functions.


3. Bookkeeping & HR Operations

Bookkeeping services with HR support (acting as a liaison with social insurance labor attorneys).

Note: Consumption Tax of 10% will be added to all fees listed above.