Immigration Policy

New Update on Information Sharing Between Immigration and Tax Authorities Regarding Foreign Residents

June 29, 2026

On June 30, 2026, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency and National Tax Agency updated their agreement on sharing information about foreign residents. Some tax penalty information and details concerning specific residence statuses will not be disclosed temporarily. Foreign residents living in Japan should check the official updates carefully.

1. What has changed? On June 30, 2026, the National Tax Agency and the Immigration Services Agency confirmed additional details about their information sharing regarding foreign residents. Some cases involving heavy taxation penalties for consumption tax fraud and certain income or corporate tax penalties will no longer be disclosed for the time being.

2. Who is affected? This change applies mainly to foreign residents holding specific residence statuses such as “Business Manager” or “Highly Skilled Professional (i)(b),” as well as other residence statuses set in related laws. Certain information about these individuals will be restricted from public disclosure.

3. When does it start? What should you note? These new rules took effect on June 30, 2026. No special action is required by residents themselves, but it is important to verify the latest official information as the handling of data has changed.

4. What to check officially? Please consult the official website of the National Tax Agency for detailed conditions regarding information disclosure and a list of applicable residence statuses. Follow official instructions for any questions or procedural updates.

Source

国税庁

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