Questions tagged [japan]
Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in Japan.
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Is it possible to switch from tourist visa to other status while in Japan?
I am looking for academic jobs and Japan came up as one potential possibility. I am in the USA now and my visa is tied to my work here, meaning that when my appointment is up, I need to leave. There ...
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US Citizen Working as an Independent Contractor Abroad -- Payroll Taxes?
I am a US citizen who has been a foreign resident for years. I have recently gotten a job as a consultant for a US company. I will be doing the work in Japan, but will be paid to a US account that I ...
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Japanese taxes for American living in Japan, working for American company?
I'm an American that's been living in Japan for the past 2 1/2 years, and I work for an American company (small startup). I receive my income via a US bank account, after paying income tax.
However, I'...
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Forgot to notify Immigration Bureau of Japan about job transfer
Today I find out that I'm supposed to notify the Immigration Bureau of Japan within 14 days of my job transfer.
I'm about 1 month late now, am I toasted?
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