Japan Inheritance Guide for Bangladesh (バングラデシュ) Nationals
This guide explains how Japanese inheritance law and tax apply to Bangladesh nationals living in or inheriting property from Japan. There are approximately approx. 22,000 Bangladesh nationals residing in Japan.
1. Applicable Law (準拠法)
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.
Bangladesh follows Muslim Personal Law for most citizens and the Succession Act for non-Muslims.
Renvoi (反致): Generally Does Not Apply
Bangladesh does not have a well-developed renvoi framework.
2. Tax Obligation Type (課税範囲)
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.
3. Bangladesh Inheritance Law
- •Muslim Personal Law applies to the majority
- •Specific fractional shares prescribed by Islamic law
- •No inheritance tax in Bangladesh
Statutory Inheritance:
Under Muslim law: specific shares — e.g., wife receives 1/8 if children, 1/4 if no children. Sons receive double daughters' shares.
4. Required Documents
National ID Card (জাতীয় পরিচয়পত্র)
Bangladesh national identity card.
Consular Authentication
Bangladesh joined the Hague Convention in 2023. Apostille should be available.
Certified Japanese Translation
Bengali documents translated into Japanese.
5. Professional Fees
| Professional | Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Tax Accountant (税理士) | ¥300,000–¥800,000 |
| Lawyer (弁護士) | ¥300,000–¥600,000 |
| Judicial Scrivener (司法書士) | ¥80,000–¥200,000 |
| Translation & Authentication | ¥50,000–¥200,000 |
6. Important Notes
- ⚠Bangladesh does not have inheritance tax
- ⚠Islamic inheritance law applies to Muslim citizens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bangladesh have inheritance tax?
No. Bangladesh does not impose inheritance tax. Japanese inheritance tax may apply based on the tax residency of the decedent or heirs.
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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.