Living in Japan while working in Italy

By Mark 11 June 2022

Can I live in Japan and work remotely for a company in Italy?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are you allowed to work in Japan?
  2. Are you allowed to work from home?
  3. Is the company you want to work for willing to hire you remotely?
  4. Are you willing to relocate?

I have a Japanese passport and I am a permanent resident in Japan. I have a Japanese wife and we have a Japanese baby. I am a software engineer and I want to work in Japan.

How to find remote work in Italy while living in Japan?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Italy even though you are located in Japan. For that we are going to discuss how to find remote work in Italy while living in Japan.

In the first place, you need to find a remote job in Italy. If you are living in Japan, you can find a remote job in Italy.
You can find a remote job in Italy even though you are living in Japan.
If you are a Japanese person, you can find a remote job in Italy.
If you are a foreigner, you can find a remote job in Italy.

How to get paid in Japan when working remotely for a corporation in Italy?

You can get paid in Japan even if you are working for a company in Italy, however it is not as easy as you think.

Let’s say you are a remote worker in Italy, you will be working from your home in Italy.
If you want to get paid in Japan, you need to prove to your employer that you are working in Japan and you are not living in Japan.
You will need to provide your Japanese tax ID number, your Italian tax ID number and your passport.
If you are not sure how to get paid in Japan, you can ask your employer for help.
If you are not working in Japan, you will need to apply for a Japanese tax ID number.
You can get a Japanese tax ID number online.
This is a great way to get paid in Japan, however it is not easy.
You need to provide your Japanese tax ID number, your Italian tax ID number and your passport.

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 Italy, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you should know how the Japanese government sees you and your company.

If you work remotely for a Japanese company, you will be required to pay the following taxes:
Employment tax
Employment tax is a tax that is paid to the government by the employer and is based on the employee’s salary. It is calculated based on the employee’s income.
If you are employed by a company based in Japan, the company will be required to pay you the following:
The monthly tax rate is 10% of your salary, which is calculated based on your monthly salary.
If you are a freelancer, the tax rate is calculated based on your monthly income.
If you are self-employed, the tax rate is calculated based on your monthly income.
If you are employed by a company based in Japan and your salary is below ¥5,000,000, the tax rate is calculated based on your monthly income.
If your monthly income is between ¥5,000,000 and ¥8,000,000, the tax rate is calculated based on your monthly income.
If your monthly income is over ¥8,000,000, the tax rate is calculated based on your monthly income.