Banking and Money
Bank accounts, tax filing, pension, and money procedures.
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Income Tax Return Basics
Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and documents with the NTA or tax office.
Open a Bank Account
Prepare residence card, address, and employer or school details.
Pension Lump-sum Withdrawal When Leaving Japan
Check eligibility, the two-year claim window, tax handling, and the effect on future pension records.
Pension Procedures
Check enrollment, exemptions, and lump-sum withdrawal with Japan Pension Service.
Taxation and Tax Payment Certificates for Residence Procedures
Ask the receiving office which year, tax type, and details are required before ordering certificates.
When You Receive a Resident Tax Notice
Check the tax year, income, deductions, payroll withholding or self-payment, and every due date; ask the municipality about errors or payment difficulty.
Send Money Overseas Safely
Use a bank or registered remittance provider and verify recipient details, purpose, total fees, exchange rate, and received amount before sending.