Taxes in Japan

 After watching the video on YouTube, "Rent a Boyfriend" in Japan, I saw that the girl did not follow the strict taxation rules in Japan, and the boy got her... 

He wanted to know if he is also a wife or a supported girlfriend, who just happened to be in Japan for Vloging... 

Probably she is living with her parents... 

Or worked for corporates, who made everything for her... 

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3669/

I asked Google AI about the taxes in Japan:

Taxes in Japan are high and consist of progressive national income tax (5%–45%), a flat 10% local inhabitant's tax, a 2.1% surtax, and mandatory social insurance. Total taxes often exceed 40-50% for high earners. Residents are taxed on global income, while non-residents pay a flat 20.42% on Japan-sourced income. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key 2026 Tax Components:

• National Income Tax: Progressive brackets range from 5% to 45%.
  • Up to ¥1.95M: 5%
  • ¥1.95M–¥3.3M: 10%
  • ¥3.3M–¥6.95M: 20%
  • ¥6.95M–¥9M: 23%
  • ¥9M–¥18M: 33%
  • ¥18M–¥40M: 40%
  • Over ¥40M: 45%
• Local Inhabitant's Tax: Generally a flat 10% of your previous year's taxable income, plus a small per capita fee (approx. ¥5,000).
• Special Reconstruction Tax: A 2.1% surtax applied on top of the national income tax.
• Social Insurance: Payroll deductions for health, pension, and unemployment insurance are significant, typically around 15% of salary, paid partially by the employer and employee.
• Consumption Tax: A 10% consumption tax (VAT) applies to most goods and services. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Key Considerations:

• Tax Year: Runs from January 1 to December 31.
• High Earner Minimum Tax: From 2025, a minimum tax may apply to individuals with income exceeding ¥330 million.
• Filing: Employees usually have taxes withheld, while freelancers/high earners file a "Blue Return".
• Non-residents: Pay 20.42% flat tax on earnings with no deductions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Note: Tax rates and brackets are based on 2025/2026 regulations.

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PS: Japan has less tax on its inhabitants!!! Compared to Denmark!

And the cars are also much, much cheaper!

5 times in some cases!!!!