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Japan Inheritance Tax
Calculator in 3 Seconds

Enter a Japanese address to get an instant estimate of inheritance tax using official land value (路線価) data.No registration required. Completely free.

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Simple 3-Step Process

1

Enter Address

Enter a Japanese postal code or address

2

Confirm Area

Enter land area in ㎡ (default 100㎡ if unsure)

3

View Results

Get an instant inheritance tax estimate with a ±30% range

Do You Need to Pay Inheritance Tax in Japan?

Unlimited Tax Obligation

You are taxed on all worldwide assets if:

  • • You have a domicile (住所) in Japan
  • • You are a Japanese national who lived in Japan within the last 10 years
  • • You are a foreign national with a residence visa who has lived in Japan for 10+ years

Limited Tax Obligation

You are taxed only on assets located in Japan if:

  • • You do not have a domicile in Japan
  • • You are a foreign national who has lived in Japan for less than 10 years
  • • You hold a table-1 visa (work visa, student visa, etc.)

Inheritance Guide by Nationality

Select your nationality for a customized guide on applicable law, required documents, and costs.

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Essential Guides

Inheritance Tax Basics

How Japanese inheritance tax works, rates, and deductions

Non-Resident Tax Rules

Tax obligations for limited vs. unlimited taxpayers

Tax Rates (10%–55%)

Progressive tax rate table with examples

Required Documents

Essential documents for inheritance procedures in Japan

Timeline After Death

Step-by-step timeline and deadlines for inheritance

Property Valuation

How Japanese real estate is valued for inheritance tax

Spousal Deduction

Surviving spouse can inherit up to ¥160M tax-free

80% Land Reduction

Small residential land exemption (小規模宅地等の特例)

Double Taxation Relief

Tax treaties and foreign tax credit for international cases

Finding a Tax Advisor

How to find an English-speaking tax advisor in Japan

Inheriting Bank Accounts

Procedures for accessing a deceased person's bank accounts

Making a Will in Japan

Notarized and holographic wills for foreign residents

Get Your Free Estimate Now

Know your approximate tax before consulting a professional

SouzokuAI

Japan inheritance tax estimation tool
powered by official land value data

This tool provides rough estimates only. It does not constitute tax advice or tax filing services. Actual tax obligations may differ significantly. Please consult a licensed tax professional (税理士) for accurate calculations.

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