MoneyInJapan

Going freelance

People registering as a sole proprietor.

  1. 1

    Register your business

    File the 開業届 and the blue-return application together.

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  2. 2

    Decide on the invoice system

    Weigh registration against your client base.

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  3. 3

    Set up bookkeeping

    Use cloud accounting to automate the blue return.

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  4. 4

    Reserve for taxes

    Set aside 20–35% of profit for tax, pension, and insurance.

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