Japan Inheritance Guide for Pakistan (パキスタン) Nationals
This guide explains how Japanese inheritance law and tax apply to Pakistan nationals living in or inheriting property from Japan. There are approximately approx. 19,000 Pakistan 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.
Pakistan follows Muslim Personal Law for inheritance for the majority Muslim population.
Renvoi (反致): Generally Does Not Apply
Pakistani conflict-of-law rules do not generally provide for renvoi.
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.
Japan has a tax treaty with Pakistan that may provide relief from double taxation.
3. Pakistan Inheritance Law
- •Islamic inheritance law (Faraid) applies to Muslims
- •Specific Quranic shares for each heir category
- •No inheritance tax in Pakistan
Statutory Inheritance:
Under Muslim law: wife receives 1/8 (if children) or 1/4 (if no children). Sons receive double daughters' shares. Parents also have prescribed shares.
4. Required Documents
NADRA National ID (CNIC)
Computerized National Identity Card.
Consular Authentication
Pakistan is a Hague Convention member.
Certified Japanese Translation
Urdu/English documents translated.
Succession Certificate
Issued by Pakistani courts to identify legal heirs.
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–¥150,000 |
6. Important Notes
- ⚠Pakistan does not have inheritance tax
- ⚠Islamic inheritance law prescribes specific shares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pakistan have inheritance tax?
No. Pakistan does not impose inheritance tax.
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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.