Resident Tax is a tax paid by individuals residing in Yao City on January 1st who had income the previous year.
Individuals who have income in 2025 will pay the tax in 2026. The higher your income, the more tax you will pay.
If you are leaving Japan, you must designate someone to pay your resident tax on your behalf and submit such information to Yao City.
A person authorized to pay resident tax and receive documents on your behalf is called a “Tax Agent”.
Family members, friends, or your former employer in Japan can serve as your tax agent.
Leaving Japan without paying your resident tax may result in late fees (charges incurred due to delayed payment). Unpaid resident tax will not be forgiven.
Please be sure to apply for a tax agent before leaving Japan.
How to apply:
Print out the application from the website, attach a form of identification (such as your residence card), and submit it all by mail.
Apply in person at the Municipal Tax Division counter.
Inquiries: Municipal Tax Division
TEL: 072-924-3822 (Japanese Only)
FAX: 072-924-8838