Work in Japan for a company in Great Britain
Can I live in Japan and work remotely for a company in Great Britain?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Are you legally allowed to work in Japan?
- Are you legally allowed to work in Great Britain?
- Are you legally allowed to work for the company in Great Britain?
- Are you legally allowed to live in Japan?
- Are you legally allowed to work for the company in Japan?
How to find remote work in Great Britain while living in Japan?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Great Britain even though you are located in Japan. For that we need to have a clear understanding of the remote work laws in Great Britain.
In this post, we will discuss how to find remote jobs in Great Britain while living in Japan.
How to get paid in Japan when working remotely for a corporation in Great Britain?
You can get paid in Japan even if you are working for a company in Great Britain, however , you need to be aware of the laws and regulations in Japan.
The following is a guide to the laws and regulations in Japan that you need to be aware of if you are working for a Japanese company.
Before we begin, I would like to mention that I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. If you are unsure about the laws and regulations in Japan, please seek advice from a lawyer.
Working for a Japanese company in Great Britain
If you are a British citizen working in Japan for a Japanese company, you need to be aware of the following laws and regulations:
Japanese tax law
Japanese tax law requires you to pay Japanese tax on your salary in Japan. The Japanese tax rate is 37%.
If you are working for a Japanese company in Great Britain, you need to register as an overseas resident for the Japanese tax office.
You can do this by filling in a tax return form at the Japanese tax office. The Japanese tax office will then send you a tax return form to complete and return to them.
Japanese employment law
Japanese employment law is very different from the employment law in Great Britain.
For example, Japanese employment law does not have the concept of employment contract, employment tribunal, holiday pay, sick pay, or redundancy pay.
How do taxes work in Japan if I’m working remotely for a company Japan?
When working remotely in Japan for a firm based in Great Britain, taxes might be tricky, therefore you must keep your head about you.
What taxes are applicable in Japan? In Japan, a number of taxes are applicable to foreigners. These are:
Sales tax.
VAT.
Japanese consumption tax.
Japanese income tax.
Japanese corporate income tax.
Japanese income tax for foreigners.
Japanese corporate income tax for foreigners.
Japanese consumption tax for foreigners.
Japanese consumption tax for non-residents.
Japanese income tax for non-residents.
Japanese corporate income tax for non-residents.