Tag: Tax

A step-by-step guide to buying property in Germany: the purchase process, mortgage financing for overseas buyers, and the taxes and fees involved.

What it costs to hold and rent out German property: property tax, service charges, rental income tax, the solidarity surcharge, and insurance.

The full transaction cost of buying property in Germany: real-estate transfer tax by state, agent commission, notary fees, and land registration fees.

How Japan's real estate acquisition tax works: rates for land and buildings, how it's assessed, and regional tax relief examples.

What happens if you fail to file tax on Japanese property income: investigation, forced assessment, seizure and late-filing penalties.

How Japan's fixed asset tax and city planning tax are calculated, with the residential-land reduction and two worked JPY examples.

How Japan's 2025 fixed asset tax and city planning tax reduction works: eligibility, calculation examples, and how to apply by region.

The full process of selling property in Japan for overseas owners: steps, required documents, transfer income tax, stamp duty and fees.

Who must file Japan's annual income tax return (kakutei shinkoku), who gets a refund, and who is exempt — explained for property owners.

How Japan's 10% consumption tax applies to new and resale property purchases, agent fees, insurance and management costs.