Argentina Inheritance Guide for Chiba (千葉市)
This guide covers inheritance tax implications for Argentina nationals who own or inherit property in Chiba, Japan. Gateway city to Narita International Airport with a diverse international community, including many South and Southeast Asian residents.
Property Values in Chiba
Average Land Value (路線価)
¥140,000/㎡
100㎡ Land Assessed Value
¥14.0 million
Estimated Tax (100㎡, 2 heirs)
¥0 (Tax-Free — within basic deduction)
Based on average land values. Actual values vary significantly by ward/district. Use the calculator for a specific address.
Applicable Law for Argentina Nationals
Under Japan's Act on General Rules for Application of Laws (法の適用に関する通則法, Article 36), the inheritance of a person is governed by the national law of the decedent.
Argentine Civil and Commercial Code (Código Civil y Comercial, 2015) governs succession. Argentina follows the scission principle: immovable property follows the law of the country where it is located, movable property follows the law of the decedent's last domicile.
Renvoi (反致): May Apply
Argentine conflict of laws rules (Article 2644 of the Civil and Commercial Code) refer immovable property to lex rei sitae. For property in Japan, Argentine rules point to Japanese law.
Tax Obligation in Chiba
Unlimited Taxpayer
Taxed on all worldwide assets.
Applies if: domiciled in Japan, OR foreign national with residence visa who has lived in Japan for 10+ years.
Limited Taxpayer
Taxed only on assets in Japan.
Applies if: not domiciled in Japan, OR foreign national who has lived in Japan for less than 10 years.
Required Documents
Declaratoria de Herederos
Argentine court declaration of heirship from the Juzgado Civil.
Partida de Nacimiento / Matrimonio
Argentine birth and marriage certificates from the Registro Civil.
Apostille
Argentina is a Hague Convention member. Apostille from the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
Certified Japanese Translation
All Spanish-language documents must be translated into Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is inheritance tax on property in Chiba for Argentina nationals?
With an average land value of ¥140,000/㎡ in Chiba, a 100㎡ property is valued at approximately ¥14.0 million. With 2 heirs, this falls within the basic deduction (¥42 million), so no tax would be owed.
Which law applies to Argentina inheritance in Japan?
Argentine Civil and Commercial Code (Código Civil y Comercial, 2015) governs succession. Argentina follows the scission principle: immovable property follows the law of the country where it is located, movable property follows the law of the decedent's last domicile.
Do Argentina nationals need to pay inheritance tax in Japan?
Yes, if the heir or decedent has a domicile in Japan. Japan does not have a specific inheritance tax treaty with Argentina, so double taxation relief must be claimed under domestic rules.
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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.