Going freelance? Tell the city tax office and they hand you a guide

If you're becoming a sole proprietor, say so at the city tax office. They give you a guide to what to file.

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Type

Hack

Category

Visa & Admin

Place

Japan-wide

For

builder, resident

Posted

May 25, 2024

Last checked

Oct 21, 2026

Source

@patio11 ↗

What the sources say

NTA: sole proprietors file a business start notice (kaigyo todoke) with the tax office. The "they hand you a guide" part is the author's experience.

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