Fees

Fees - For U.S. Residents, Those Planning to Return to Japan, International Tax, Tax Planning

Fee

The tax implications of returning to Japan from the U.S. are highly specialized and diverse, varying significantly with each individual’s circumstances.
Our firm’s Japanese Certified Public Accountants and Tax Accountants, with a deep understanding of U.S. tax matters, are here to ease your complex tax concerns and help you begin your new life in Japan with peace of mind.

We provide an overview of our fee structure below. If you have any questions about our services or fees, please feel free to contact us. Specific tax-related inquiries or challenges are handled through our Tax Consultation service.

Tax Consultation

We provide advice based on your specific situation, addressing your tax questions and outlining the appropriate next steps.

Tax Consultation Available through in-person or online (Zoom) consultations, or by email (up to three exchanges). ¥30,000 per hour

Pre-Return Tax Planning

We provide comprehensive pre-return tax planning support. This includes personalized advice on various tax issues based on your situation, such as residency determination, asset sale timing, foreign exchange gain/loss considerations, U.S. retirement accounts (IRA/401(k)), lifetime gifts, and necessary information gathering, along with tax liability simulations.

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

Post-Return Tax Consulting

We provide ongoing support with an understanding of both Japanese and U.S. tax rules for tax questions related to your new life in Japan, consultations on ongoing income from U.S. assets, and other matters. This includes year-round tax consultation via phone and email, updates on tax law revisions, and advice whenever distributions are made from your U.S. retirement accounts.

Post-Return Follow-Up Service Year-round tax advice, updates on tax law changes, and other guidance ¥300,000 per year

Tax Support in Japan

Japanese tax returns are governed by distinct rules and filing requirements that differ from those in the United States. For individuals with U.S. income or assets, professional support is necessary. Based on this, we provide practical support such as income tax return preparation and the preparation of asset disclosure statements.

[For Individual Clients]

Individual Income Tax Return Preparation Support for preparing and filing Japanese tax returns including U.S. income. From ¥200,000
Preparation of the Report on Foreign Assets (Kokugai Zaisan Chosho) Support for preparing and submitting the Report on Foreign Assets for individuals whose foreign assets exceed ¥50 million at year-end. ¥30,000
Preparation of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Zaisan Saimu Chosho) Support for preparing and filing the required report if you meet certain conditions. ¥30,000
Tax Authority Inquiries We prepare written responses to letters of inquiry issued by the tax authorities and handle all subsequent correspondence. 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.
*For complex cases or work exceeding the normal scope, we will provide an estimate in advance and proceed only upon your agreement.
*Please note that U.S. tax return preparation is not included in the above fees. However, we can introduce you to a trusted local professional.
*Payment can be made by bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal.

Our Consultation Process

We aim to resolve your tax concerns quickly through the following simple consultation process.

  • 1

    Scheduling a Consultation

    Please contact us by phone or email with a summary of your inquiry and your preferred consultation date. We may not be able to accept engagements that fall outside the scope of our services. Thank you for your understanding.
    Phone: +81-3-6369 8180 |Online Inquiry Form: Link

  • 2

    Tax Consultation

    We propose solutions to address your concerns, such as tax return preparation, tax audit support, and tax planning. We will present an estimate in advance.

  • 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

    Engagement and Support

    Upon your approval of our proposal and estimate, we will begin providing the agreed services. 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.