Fee

Fee - Living in the US, Returnees to Japan, International tax, Tax planning

Fee

Tax matters related to returning to Japan from the U.S. can be highly complex and vary greatly depending on each individual’s circumstances. At our firm, Japanese CPAs and licensed tax accountants with expertise in U.S. tax regulations will help relieve your tax-related concerns, ensuring you can confidently embark on your new life in Japan.

Below is an overview of our fee structure. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our services or pricing. For specific tax questions or issues, we offer one-time consultations.

One-Time Consultation

We provide answers to your tax questions based on your specific situation and offer concrete next steps.

Tax Consultation Consultations are available via Zoom, in person, or through approximately three rounds of email exchanges. ¥30,000 per hour

Pre-return Tax Planning

We offer comprehensive pre-return tax planning support tailored to your specific situation. This includes personalized advice on a wide range of tax issues, such as residency determination, optimal timing for asset sales, foreign exchange gain/loss management, U.S. pensions (IRA/401k), lifetime gifting strategies, and essential information gathering. We also provide tax simulations to help you understand your potential liabilities.

Pre-Return Tax Consulting 2–3 meetings or online sessions totaling around 10 hours of consulting From ¥300,000

Post-Return Tax Consulting

We offer ongoing support from both Japanese and U.S. perspectives for tax questions related to your new life in Japan, ongoing income from U.S. assets, and other cross-border financial matters.
This includes year-round tax consultation via phone and email, updates on tax law changes, and advice each time you withdraw from U.S. pension assets.

Ongoing Support Service Year-round tax advice, updates on tax law changes, and other guidance ¥300,000 per year

Tax Support in Japan

Japan’s tax system has unique rules and formats that differ from the U.S., making expert support essential, especially for individuals with U.S. income or assets. Based on this, we provide concrete support for preparing tax returns and asset statements, among other services.

[For Individual Clients]

Income Tax Return Preparation Assistance with preparation and filing of Japanese income tax returns, including U.S.-sourced income From ¥200,000
Foreign Asset Statement Preparation Assistance with the preparation and filing of the Foreign Asset Statement for those whose overseas assets exceed 50 million yen as of year-end ¥30,000
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Preparation Assistance with the required statement for those meeting certain criteria ¥30,000
Responding to Inquiries from the Tax Office We help prepare written responses to inquiries from the tax office and provide follow-up support after filing as needed From ¥200,000
Inheritance Tax Return Preparation Preparation and filing support for inheritance tax returns. A quote will always be provided before we finalize a contract. From JPY 500,000 + 0.5% of total estate value

[For Corporate Clients]

Company Establishment Support Consulting on shareholder structure and capital, preparation and filing of incorporation-related documents. For registration procedures, we will introduce you to an affiliated judicial scrivener. Please note: The judicial scrivener’s fee and registration/license tax are charged separately. JPY 100,000
Tax Return Preparation Preparation and filing support for corporate tax and consumption tax returns. From JPY 400,000
Monthly Advisory Services Ongoing consultation on accounting and tax matters, proposals for proper tax compliance and tax-saving strategies.
Please note: Bookkeeping and payroll processing services are only available to clients with a monthly advisory contract. Fees for these services will be quoted separately based on the scope of work. 		From JPY 50,000/month
Tax Audit Support Support with pre-audit preparation, attendance on the day of the audit, and negotiation with the tax office. From JPY 300,000

*All prices listed above are exclusive of tax.
*If your situation is complex or requires work beyond the normal scope, we will provide an estimate in advance and proceed only with your consent.
*Please note that U.S. tax filing services are not included in the prices listed above. We can introduce you to trusted local specialists in the U.S. for those needs.
*We accept payments via bank transfer, credit card, and PayPal.

Simple Consultation Process

We aim to efficiently resolve your concerns through the following simple consultation process

  • 1

    Booking a Consultation

    Please contact us by phone or email with a summary of your inquiry and your preferred consultation date. Kindly note that we may not be able to accept all cases depending on the nature of the consultation.
    Phone: +81-3-6369 8180 | Email Form: Click Here

  • 2

    Tax Consultation

    We will provide specific advice through a meeting (online options available) or by phone, at a consultation fee of ¥30,000 per hour. Payment can be made in cash on the day of the consultation (for in-person meetings) or via bank transfer afterward.

  • 3

    Proposal of Solutions

    We will propose tailored solutions to address your specific tax needs, such as preparing tax returns, assisting with tax audits, and developing tax strategies. We will provide a service fee estimate in advance.

  • 4

    Execution of Support

    Once you approve our proposal and estimate, we will proceed with providing the agreed-upon support.
    Of course, we remain available for any follow-up consultations even after the support has been executed.

Contact

Contact us via phone or through the inquiry form to book your consultation.