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Selling Japanese property as a non-resident: tax points to check early

Why property sale cases usually need a separate quote from standard rental income filing.

6 min read

Sale cases are not just rental filings

A property sale can involve acquisition cost, selling expenses, ownership period, withholding, and capital gains calculations. These facts change the workload significantly.

Gather purchase and sale documents

Purchase contracts, settlement statements, renovation records, agent invoices, and sale closing documents should be collected before requesting a quote.

Ask before closing when possible

Early review may prevent rushed filings and missing documents. If the sale already happened, the first consultation focuses on reconstructing the timeline.

Japan tax filing support for overseas owners of Japanese rental property.

Appoint a Japan-based tax professional, organize rental income documents, and handle the annual filing process remotely.

Initial consultation fee: JPY 30,000. We will send payment instructions after reviewing your request.

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