Hi all,
I’ve been living in Japan for about 3 years and working with an investment bank. I’ll be leaving Japan permanently soon and wanted to ask for advice on what all things I should take care of before I leave.
Some context:
I’m here on a work visa.
My pension contributions (kōsei nenkin / shakai hoken) have been deducted monthly from my salary.
I want to make sure I don’t miss out on important procedures or benefits (like pension withdrawal, taxes, city hall notifications, etc.).
What are the key things I should handle before leaving Japan? For example:
Pension refund (lump-sum withdrawal) process
Taxes / year-end adjustments / filing from abroad
Deregistering at the city office and returning residence card
Closing bank accounts, mobile contracts, utilities, credit cards
Any other Japan-specific formalities people often forget
Would really appreciate insights from those who have left Japan permanently, especially on the order of things and any pitfalls to avoid.
Thanks in advance!
by Blackberry-501
2 comments
Nominate a tax representative to pay your third year of resident tax.
– If you had a company DC plan, or opened an ideco, you’ll need to take care of it
– Leave before dec 31st so you’re not liable for this year resident tax
– Let the post office know, if possible forward the mail to a friend
– Exit Tax (ignore if you don’t have 1+ oku en of investement)
– Appoint a tax representative and setlle your income tax (refund of some of the withholding)
– Close phone and take an esim to still have internet (ex airalo)
– De-register from your embassy
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