A guide for Japanese immigrants to reasonably reduce asset taxes

Japanese immigrants’ guide to reasonably reducing asset taxes

1. If you buy a new apartment, buy the first floor

If you buy a new building, then the fixed assets on the first floor Taxes are cheaper than those on the second floor. The top floor has 10% more fixed asset tax than the first floor.

If according to the current fixed asset tax collection method, the fixed asset tax for each new home (when the indoor area is the same) is 200,000 yen. In 2018, the fixed asset tax on the first floor will be 190,000 yen. , and the top floor is 210,000 yen;

This tax method only applies to buildings with a height of more than 60 meters and at least 20 floors.

2. When buying a second-hand house, the older the house, the lower the fixed asset tax.

Fixed asset tax consists of two parts, land and house. The price of second-hand houses in Japan is basically falling every year, while the land maintains its value.

3. After buying a new house, sell it within 6 years

If the new house is purchased within 6 years, the fixed asset tax on the construction part is half.

4. Move closer to the fixed asset tax exemption system

This involves the use of the house.

In Tokyo, if the house purchased is used as a nursery school, the fixed asset tax is 0 yen;

In Okinawa, if the house purchased is used as a nursery school Factory, then the fixed asset tax is 0 yen;

5. Declaration of depreciable assets

This applies to companies. For example, when a company purchases large machinery, it will incur fixed asset tax. This requires declaring the depreciation expenses of the machinery every year, thereby paying less "asset tax". However, it is exempted if the tax year does not exceed 1.5 million yen.

6. If you rebuild, demolish the old house before December 31st

The standard for fixed assets tax is: fixed assets held on January 1st of each year.

That is, the taxes for this year are determined on January 1st. If you postpone the payment until December 31st, it is the same as paying it on January 2nd.

So, if you rebuild your house, please demolish the old house before December 31 of that year, so that you don’t have to pay the fixed asset tax for the construction part in the next year;

If you delay It won't be demolished until January 2 next year, so I'm sorry, but you will have to pay fixed asset tax for another year.

7. Pay with credit card (card with points system)

Some credit cards can be used to pay fixed asset tax and earn points, which is roughly between 0.5-1.2%. .

Extended reading: Japanese immigration materials

It mainly includes three passport photos, passport, household register, bank deposit and tuberculosis test certificate, CAS and CAS There are seven basic materials: relevant information, originals, copies and English translations of relevant documents, and visa fees.

1. Among them, photos are the indispensable primary material. There are three requirements for passport photos. The specific requirements are as follows: First, the photo must show the person from the front, and there must not be any covering on the face, such as being too long. Bangs, do not wear accessories that are easily reflective, and women can wear light makeup appropriately; second, the photo size and background requirements: height is 4.5 cm, width is 3.5 cm, the background color of the photo must be white, please communicate with the photographer before taking the photo. Photos of other sizes and background colors will not be accepted. The third is to obtain photos. You can choose to go to a professional photo studio or print them on your own computer. I personally recommend choosing the former. After all, photos from photo studios are relatively professional and of higher quality.

2. Passport is one of the basic documents for going abroad. Naturally, it is indispensable when applying for an immigrant visa. The passport contains your corresponding identity information and serves as proof of identity. When applying for a visa, remember to check the validity period of your passport. If it is about to expire or has expired, remember to reissue it in time.

3. The household registration book is one of the basic application materials. It contains basic identity information and family status. It is the certificate used by the visa application center to verify whether the identity is true and valid. Please prepare it in advance and keep it properly.

4. Issuance of a bank deposit certificate: You only need to go to the corresponding bank where the account is opened and ask it to issue a bank deposit certificate. The reason why a bank deposit certificate is issued is to prevent unknown persons from leaving the country. At the same time, the bank deposit certificate contains your basic identity information and account opening information, which need to be reviewed by the visa center staff.

5. Issuance of a tuberculosis test certificate: You need to go to the hospital to do a tuberculosis test and issue a certificate. I believe everyone knows that tuberculosis testing is for the safety of yourself and others. It can prove the applicant's physical health and prevent the spread of the disease.

6. The electronic admission notice is something that everyone needs to prepare in advance. The visa officer will review all relevant information of the applicant through the CAS code. Pay attention to the time limit of CAS, which is valid for 6 months, so you must apply within the validity period of CAS and prepare relevant materials.

7. Originals, copies and English translations of relevant documents. The original documents mentioned here will vary depending on the type of immigration to Japan.

However, the following items are basic original documents (necessary for visa application): asset certificate, tax certificate, work experience certificate, criminal record certificate, balance sheet, notarial certificate, income statement, company contract, articles of association, etc.