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Japanese Property Taxes: Acquisition, Fixed Asset, and City Planning Taxes

The complete tax timeline from initial closing through annual ownership obligations.

Published by Japan Property Yield Editorial Team • Reading Time: 7 min read • Public Reference Guide (No Login Required)

One-Time Acquisition Taxes (Fudosan Shutoku-zei)

Billed 3 to 6 months post-closing based on municipal assessed value rather than contract price.

Standard 1.4% fixed asset tax plus 0.3% city planning tax assessed on January 1st annually.

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