Related

Similar to many other countries, Japan charges penalties for any delay in the payment or the filing of the tax returns.

Japanese tax system offers a wide range of possibilities to pay taxes:

  • Direct Payment, online using e-Tax system;
  • Internet banking
  • Credit card via computer or mobile phone at National Tax Credit Payment Site (In Japanese only)
  • Convenience stores with QR code or Bar code;
  • Over-the-counter payment at a tax office, a financial institution, a post office, or in a convenience store. This payment is made by cash, which is quite common in Japan even for large amounts;
  • Bank transfer;

The lastest list of possible methods of payment can be found at NTA (In Japanese) 

The spoken language in local tax offices will be in Japanese. A sufficient knowledge of Japanese will be required for the process. However, it is possible to appoint an English-speaking tax accountant to deal with this procedure.

Important to bear in mind is that all taxes up for payment, after the closing of the financial year, have a due payment date within the same aforementioned 2 months and no extension is possible. Delayed tax payments, even with a mere 1 working day, are subject to separate fines.

EU-Japan Centre's News

More
On 19 September 2024, the European Commission announced plans for a study on the production and use…
The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2024 issue, is out! In this issue: Call for applicants…
Join Us as a Cross-Cultural Expert! The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is looking for…
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Events

More
Europa House
27/11/2024
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan invite you to the 2024 Innovation Day, a unique hybrid event showcasing the latest European and Japanese advancements in health…
Japan
02/12/2024 - 05/12/2024
Join our Innovation Business Mission in Japan and exhibit for free at the Innovation Leaders Summit (“ILS”) 2024 in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo. Are you running a business that applies cutting-edge…
Subscribe to
our newsletters

The EU-Japan Centre currently produces 5 newsletters :

  • EU-Japan NEWS - our flagship newsletter covering the Centre's support services, information about EU (or Member States) - Japan cooperation
  • Japanese Industry and Policy News
  • “About Japan” e-News (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Japan Tax and Public Procurement Weekly Tender Digest (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Tech Transfer Helpdesk Newsletter
Subscribe