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Which tax notices must my new Japanese company file after registration?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

A notification of establishment to the tax office within 2 months, a salary-payment office notice within 1 month if it pays salaries, and prefectural and municipal notices with local deadlines. To file blue returns, apply by the day before 3 months after incorporation or the end of the first business year, whichever is sooner.

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Source: 1.6 Notifications required after registration, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

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