There are differnet types of taxes during the purchase, holding and sale of a Japanese property. 

Here is a breakdown of these taxes, their calculations and in what stages they will occur.

 

Taxes for Japanese properties
Item Calculation Buy Hold Sale
Stamp duty

 

Selling price: 5-10mil: 5000

10-50mil: 10000

50-100mil: 30000

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Title deed registration tax 2% of land and building valuation ☑    
Real estate acquistion tax

 

Land valuation* 1.5%

Building valuation * 3%

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Fixed Asset Tax Tax valuation * 1.7% ☑    
Income tax

 

Within 1.95mil: 5%

1.95-3.3mil: 10%

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Capital gain tax

 

Calculation: Sold price - purchase price - depreciation - other fees

Within five years: 30%After five years: 15%

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