Tax & utility management for your property in Japan
Owning property in Japan shouldn't mean dealing with Japanese utility companies and tax offices. We handle everything so you don't have to.
What's Included?
Complete utility and tax management with bilingual support and transparent reporting.
Utility Management
Complete setup and ongoing management of all your property utilities.
- Electricity setup and billing
- Gas service coordination
- Water utility management
- WiFi/Internet setup
- Monthly billing and payments
- Service activation/deactivation
Property Tax Proxy
We act as your local representative for all property tax matters.
- Receive annual tax notifications
- Process tax bills in Japanese
- Communicate with city offices
- Ensure timely payments
- Bilingual reporting
- Avoid fines and missed deadlines
Transparent Reporting
Stay informed with clear, regular updates about your property expenses.
- Monthly spending reports
- Bilingual documentation
- Usage tracking and summaries
- Complete cost transparency
- Digital payment records
- Annual tax summaries
Important: Utility Shutoff Notice
If you need to turn utilities off when your property is vacant, we require 60-90 days advance notice to coordinate with Japanese utility providers. This ensures proper scheduling and avoids service complications.
How it Works
Simple setup, seamless management, complete peace of mind.
Pay your annual management fee and establish a reserve fund through Wise. This reserve fund covers your actual utility and tax costs—we pay bills directly from this fund on your behalf.
Our team in Japan coordinates all utility activations, completes Japanese-language paperwork, and registers as your official tax proxy with local government offices. You don't need to speak Japanese or deal with any bureaucracy.
Every month, our on-ground team pays your utilities and handles any tax notifications. Bills are paid from your reserve fund, ensuring everything stays current without you lifting a finger.
Get clear, bilingual spending reports showing exactly what was paid and when. When your reserve fund runs low, we'll notify you and you simply top it up through Wise. No surprises, complete transparency.
Why This Matters
Most require Japanese-language forms, in-country contact details, and strict timelines. Many only accept auto-debit from domestic bank accounts. Without proper handling, you risk service interruptions and missed bills.
Tax bills arrive by mail in Japanese only, with strict payment deadlines. Without a local representative, you risk fines, penalties, and complications with your property ownership. We ensure everything is received, translated, and paid on time.
Get monthly bilingual reports showing all transactions and current balances. You know exactly what you're spending without navigating Japanese websites, making phone calls, or worrying about missed deadlines.
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