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Tax residency in Japan
In Japan, the tax liability of individuals is determined by their residence status. Individual taxpayers are classified
into the following three categories:
• A permanent resident is an individual who is a Japanese national or has been present in Japan for at least 5 years within the past 10 years.
• A nonpermanent resident is an individual of non-Japanese nationality who has not resided or maintained his or her domicile in Japan for more than 5 years within the past 10 years.
• A nonresident is an individual who does not meet the requirements for qualification as a permanent resident or a nonpermanent resident.
Foreign nationals arriving in Japan are considered to have established residence in Japan, unless employment contracts or other documents clearly.
This summary is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and individual circumstances vary — confirm with a qualified adviser before making decisions.
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