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Documents pertaining payment of taxes in your country

These documents can usually be obtained from your local tax office. It should be a formal document showing no arrears in tax payments.

 

If you have paid taxes in Japan, please send a copy of one of the following:

納税証明書その2(法人)

Certificate proving that the company does not have unpaid corporate tax, VAT or regional VAT (for enterprises)

納税証明書その2(個人)

Certificate proving that income tax, VAT or regional VAT has been paid (for individuals)

Note:

  • The documents should cover the same period as the financial documents

Source:  Application guidelines, version November 2025

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