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Tax Refund Procedure for Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments
– Supported by a Certified Tax Accountant
To All Foreign Nationals Who Have Worked in Japan
Many foreign nationals who have worked in Japan and returned to their home countries receive a Pension Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment.
Under Japanese tax law, approximately 20% of this payment is withheld as income tax.
For example, if the lump-sum payment is ¥1,000,000, around ¥200,000 will be withheld as income tax, and the actual amount received will be approximately ¥800,000.
However, this withheld tax (around ¥200,000) can be almost entirely refunded through a specific tax refund procedure.
At our office, a certified tax accountant will accurately and promptly support your tax refund application.
We also offer a comprehensive support plan that covers both the application for the lump-sum withdrawal payment and the subsequent tax refund procedure, in cooperation with our partner labor and social security attorney (sharoushi).
No worries — our services are easy to use even from overseas.
What is a Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment?
A Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment is a one-time pension refund available to foreign nationals who were enrolled in the Employees’ Pension Insurance system in Japan and have since returned to their home countries.
When the payment is made, approximately 20% is automatically withheld as income tax.
However, under certain conditions, it is possible to apply for a tax refund from the Japanese tax office.
Please note that the deadline to apply for the tax refund is within five years from the date you receive the Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment.
The highlighted amount in yellow on the payment notification image shows the amount of tax withheld.
From the total Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment of ¥880,618, an income tax of ¥179,822 has been automatically withheld.
However, the good news is that this ¥179,822 can be almost fully refunded by filing a tax return.
Our firm offers a service where we act as your tax agent (Zeimu Kanrinin) and handle the entire tax filing process on your behalf.
Who is Eligible for a Tax Refund?
✅ Those who have received a Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment
✅ Those who are within 5 years of receiving the payment
If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible, feel free to use our free eligibility check.
Our Services
Income Tax Refund Support (Basic Plan)
✅ Free eligibility check
✅ Guidance on and support for collecting required documents
✅ Preparation of documents for submission to the tax office
✅ Communication with the tax office on your behalf
✅ Ongoing follow-up until you receive your refund
Fee: Flat rate of ¥20,000 (tax included)
No success fees or additional charges. You can rest assured with our clear and transparent pricing.
Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment Application + Income Tax Refund Application (Total Support Plan)
✅ Comprehensive support from the application for the Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment to the income tax refund, in cooperation with our partner labor and social security attorney (Sharoushi)
✅ Smooth and streamlined process designed to minimize your workload
Fee: Flat rate of ¥40,000 (tax included)
■The procedure is very simple.
After you complete the application form and provide the required documents, a certified tax accountant will handle the entire process on your behalf.
You can leave all the complicated tax office procedures and paperwork to us.
■No Initial Costs Required
You can rest assured because our service has a clear and transparent fee structure.
We only charge our fee after your refund has been confirmed, so there are no upfront costs.
The fee is either JPY 20,000 or JPY 40,000 (including tax), depending on the service you choose.
There are no additional or hidden fees.
■Professional Service by Certified Tax Accountants
Your case will be handled responsibly by a licensed Japanese tax accountant who holds a national qualification.
We have successfully assisted hundreds of clients with their tax refunds, ensuring a reliable and smooth application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. It has been several years since I left Japan. Can I still apply?
→ You can apply for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment within 2 years after leaving Japan.
For the income tax refund, you can apply within 5 years after receiving the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment.
Please feel free to use our free eligibility check service.
Q. I’m not confident in my Japanese. Can you still help me?
→ Yes! We provide services in English and Korean, so please don’t worry.
Q. What is the difference between applying by myself and using your service?
→ Our licensed tax accountants handle all complicated procedures, communication with the tax office, and document preparation on your behalf.
You can rest assured and leave everything to us.
Q. Will there be any additional fees during the process?
→ No. The fee is only JPY 20,000 or JPY 40,000 (including tax), as clearly indicated.
There will be no additional or hidden charges.
However, please note that costs such as postal fees or international remittance fees are the customer’s responsibility.