How to Become Self-employed in Japan: A Freelancer's Guide | Tokyo Cheapo
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October 30, 2024 - All you have to do is fill out this form (in Japanese) and send it to your local tax office. Once that’s done, there’s really only one other time you have to think about it, and that’s when considering tax.
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