Trade Tax International Tax & Accounting Office
Paid online first consultation on U.S. and international tax
U.S. real estate and investments, ITIN applications, cross-border inheritance between Japan and the U.S., expanding your business to the U.S., and more. Consult a Japanese tax accountant on Google Meet. You can apply, pay and book a time slot all on this site.
- One 60-minute session, online via Google Meet
- JPY 22,000 (incl. consumption tax) / JPY 20,000 if you live outside Japan (no consumption tax)
- Pay by credit card or bank transfer
Who we help
You have U.S. real estate, investments or income
Reporting rental income or the sale of U.S. property, dividends from U.S. stocks, and refunds or reductions of tax withheld in the U.S.
You need a U.S. taxpayer number (ITIN)
You were told to get one in the U.S., need one for your spouse or dependents, or need one to set up an LLC — obtaining or renewing an ITIN.
You are dealing with a Japan–U.S. inheritance
Inheriting U.S. assets, a deceased U.S. citizen, heirs living in the U.S., transferring a 401(k), and other cross-border inheritance or gift matters.
Your company is expanding to, or operating in, the U.S.
Choosing between an LLC, a C Corp or a branch, obtaining an EIN, and bookkeeping, payroll, state tax and tax filings for a U.S. subsidiary or branch.
You received a notice from a U.S. tax authority
A letter from the IRS or a state tax authority, or you noticed income you forgot to report.
Fees
First consultation (one 60-minute session)
JPY 22,000 (incl. tax)
JPY 20,000 + consumption tax JPY 2,000
If you live outside Japan: JPY 20,000 (no consumption tax)
| Residence | Fee (excl. tax) | Consumption tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Japan | JPY 20,000 | JPY 2,000 | JPY 22,000 |
| Outside Japan | JPY 20,000 | JPY 0 (not applicable) | JPY 20,000 |
- Payment methods: credit card or bank transfer (transfer fees are borne by you).
- Whether you live in or outside Japan is based on what you declare in the application.
- A receipt is emailed to you by our payment provider (Stripe) when payment is complete.
How it works
For some topics (transfer pricing, M&A, tax in countries other than the U.S., etc.), our office reviews your application before payment and contacts you within 3 business days.
Fees after the first consultation (hourly billing)
Frequently asked questions
What happens in the first consultation?
We listen to your situation and explain the direction, the procedures needed afterwards and an estimated cost. Work such as preparing returns is requested separately after the consultation.
Back to the top of “What happens in the first consultation?”I live outside Japan. Can I apply?
Yes. The consultation is held on Google Meet, so you can join from abroad. No consumption tax is charged if you live outside Japan (see “Fees” on this page for the amount). Times on the booking page are shown in Japan Standard Time together with your local time.
Back to the top of “I live outside Japan. Can I apply?”How do I pay?
Use the link in the email we send after you apply to pay by credit card or bank transfer. The payment deadline (23:59 JST) is stated in that email. Bank transfer fees are borne by you.
Back to the top of “How do I pay?”Can I reschedule or cancel?
There is no charge for cancelling before you pay (if you do not pay after we send the payment instructions, your application becomes invalid automatically after the payment deadline). Once your payment is complete, we do not accept cancellations or give refunds for your own reasons. If you have special circumstances, contact our office by phone or email. After booking, we accept schedule changes by phone. If we cannot hold the consultation for reasons on our side, we refund the full amount and also pay the refund transfer fee (the phone number and hours are shown at the top and bottom of this page).
Back to the top of “Can I reschedule or cancel?”Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. When payment is complete, our payment provider (Stripe) emails you a receipt showing our office name, our qualified invoice issuer registration number and, for residents of Japan, the consumption tax amount.
Back to the top of “Will I receive a receipt?”Apply
Questions by phone: +81-6-6350-7100 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00 (JST))