Japan has a general corporate income tax rate of 23.2%. Capital gains are subject to the same rate. Companies are required to make estimated tax payments within two months after the end of their sixth month and final tax payments within two months after the end of their fiscal year. The general value-added tax rate is 10%. Non-residents are subject to a 15% withholding tax on dividends and a 20% withholding tax on interest and royalties. Residents are subject to a 20% withholding tax on dividends and interest, but no withholding tax on royalties. This can be seen as a disadvantage for non-residents, but a potential advantage for residents.
Japan Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/03/2026
Japan Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
General CIT Rate:
23.2
CIT Return Due Date:
Within two months after the end of the company's fiscal year.
CIT Payment Due Date:
Within two months after the end of the company's fiscal year.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
Within two months after the end of the sixth month of the company's accounting period.
Japan Withholding Tax (WHT)
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
20/20/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
15/20/20
Japan Value-Added Tax (VAT)
General VAT Rate:
10
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Japan Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
General Capital Gain Tax Rate:
Capital gains are subject to the normal corporate income tax rate.
Japan Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
28.36
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
29.26
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Japan Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in Japan is imposed at a rate of 23.2%, making it one of the core taxes that businesses must account for. Companies in Japan are required to file their CIT returns within two months following the end of their annual accounting period. This filing timeline ensures that businesses comply promptly after the close of their fiscal year. The final payment of CIT also follows the same two-month rule, meaning it should be settled within two months post the accounting period. Estimated CIT payments are due within two months after the sixth month of the corporation’s accounting period, providing businesses with an interim obligation to ensure continuous compliance throughout the year.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/japan/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income
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Japan Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Japan personal income tax is generally imposed at progressive national rates of 5% to 45%, and a 2.1% surtax applies to the national income tax amount through 31 December 2037. Individual income tax returns are generally due by 15 March following the tax year. Taxpayers may also need to make provisional payments, generally by 31 July and 30 November, depending on their prior-year tax liability.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/japan/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
3.
Japan Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Japan distinguishes between corporate and individual rates. Corporate capital gains are subject to the normal CIT rate, maintaining consistency in how profits from sales of assets are taxed. For individuals, capital gains from the sale of stock are taxed at a total rate of 20.315%, with 15.315% allocated to national tax and an additional 5% for local tax. Meanwhile, capital gains from the sale of real property are taxed at a rate as high as 39.63%, reflecting both national and local tax obligations. This higher rate for real property sales depends on various factors, such as the location and value of the asset, adding complexity to the taxation of capital gains in Japan.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/japan/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income
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