Applying for change of residence status (married to Japanese citizen) from student visa but tax history is very confusing
Hi, I recently married my Japanese national spouse. I'm on a student visa since January 15 2024, have…
Is paypay automatic top-up from a bank account considered a bank transfer?
I have an account with Yuuchou bank, and I'm considered a non-resident for the first 6 months I…
Interactive Brokers (non JP) and shareholder perks
So this might be a stupid question but I got to keep my non-JP IBKR account and am…
Interactive Brokera NISA switch from Worldwide account
Hello guys. I have recently noticed that IBKR now allows Nisa accounts https://www.interactivebrokers.co.jp/en/accounts/nisa-accounts.php But it’s only possible to…
Nisa/Ideco for a non working resident
Hi guys. I am currently a resident in Japan and i couldn’t find an answer to the following…
Getting a Genkin Kakitome cash payment to US
Thanks in advance for any advice. I live in the US. JR West is refunding a rail ticket…
Any good banks for overseas transfers/access?
I’m curious whether any business owners here have found a good bank for businesses that receive international transfers…
Taxation of UK savings interest
Article 11 of the UK-Japan Double Taxation Convention states: Interest arising in a Contracting State and beneficially owned…
Got a pay raise, but have a question.
Hey everyone, I recently got a salary raise from ¥4.8M → ¥5.4M. annually But the new structure is…
Suruga Bank Home Loan experience? (Foreigner, non-PR)
I'm considering applying for a home loan with Suruga Bank (50% down, 50% loan). Since I don't have…
Outstanding health insurance slips when leaving Japan?
In June, I receive 10 health insurance slips which I pay regularly over the following months of June,…
Nenkin refund
Hello, I left Japan few months ago and I want to get a refund for the payments I…