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I'm a freelancer earning ¥8M with 業務委託 contracts. Do I need to file 確定申告?
Yes, you need to file 確定申告.
As a freelancer with 業務委託 income, your earnings are classified as 事業所得 (business income), which requires filing regardless of amount. I'd recommend 青色申告 (blue return) for up to ¥650,000 in additional deductions.
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Should I open a NISA account? I'm on a work visa.
Yes, NISA is available to you.
Foreign residents with a valid visa and registered address can open a NISA account. Key limits:
- • つみたて投資枠: ¥1.2M/year
- • 成長投資枠: ¥2.4M/year
- • Lifetime max: ¥18M
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