RetireJapan

I am the Initial Representative Governor (owner) of an Ippan Shadan Houjin, and I have decided to adjust my salary amount to reduce my monthly pension charges. The Kousei Nenkin bureau requested that I provide a document of corporate meeting minutes. I am new to this, so I am wondering if there is a...

I am renewing my work visa and immigration told me that I need an important document: 前年分の給与所得の源泉徴収票等の法定調書合計票(受付印のあるもの又は電子で受付したことが分かるものの写し） Total statutory report of withholding slips for employment income for the previous year (a copy with a reception stamp or showing electronic receipt) Two years ...

I apologize for my delayed reply. It's strange because my web browser was unable to load this website forum, unless I use a VPN to use a Japanese IP address as I'm in the US at the moment. Thank you so very much to all those who responded! You guys are next level! 🙇🏻‍♂️ I looked through all the link...

Anyone have experience with the International Social Security Agreement (社会保障協定)? Does it partially or completely eliminate payments of Japanese pension? What paperwork does one have to submit to qualify? For reference, I'm a US national who is already paying for US Social Security. Thank you.

I'm a MoneyForward Cloud (Business) user currently preparing my 2021 tax returns. I've been informed that PayPay's data cannot be linked to MoneyForward, which is a major frustration. MoneyForward can link to 2,444 financial institutions, so the omission of PayPay is a major letdown. I've increasing...

Appreciate the recommendation for J2 FAX PLUS, will keep it in mind. I wouldn't mind a subscription if I needed to fax every day, but that's not my case. Yeah, absurd how a toll free # is not accessible. I think I cannot call toll free #'s with Skype. I used to have a multifunction back in the day, ...

I typically use the German app PamFax on occasions where I'm obligated to send a fax. The prices are very reasonable, I believe $0.12/page. I believe that Pamfax uses Skype as a backbone to offer such cheap prices. The biggest distinguisher with other efax services is most require a monthly subscrip...

Good to see that this thread still has legs… Not sure about others, but my lawyer made my company's fiscal year match the calendar year. So 2021 ends on December 31, 2021, and tax returns are due by the end of February 2022. I didn't realize this until my accountant informed me. I believe most Japan...

We cannot answer these questions. The new card has not been released. I assume it will be much easier to apply, as there is no gold card tier. The easiest card to get in Japan, and the most useful/best deal, is probably the Rakuten Basic card. Ah, 11/01 release date, my apologies… Good to know! I s...

Newbie questions:
1. Personal or business card?

2. How difficult was the application process?

3. Non-PR can apply? I was told at Costco that only PR can apply for their MasterCard…

Thank you!