What if I've already missed a deadline?

Act now. For registration, a fine isn't automatic — it applies where there's no good reason, and registering promptly is what matters. For renunciation, a lawyer or scrivener can advise whether the period could be counted from a later date in your situation.

Does the registration deadline apply if I live abroad?

Yes. It applies to whoever inherits Japanese real estate, wherever they live. Heirs abroad usually provide notarised statements instead of Japanese residence records.

Can you handle this for me?

We coordinate licensed judicial scriveners and tax accountants for owners abroad, in English, and look after the house while the paperwork is done.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or public holiday usually move to the next working day, and your circumstances can change when a period starts — confirm with a judicial scrivener or tax accountant.

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What if I've already missed a deadline?: Act now. For registration, a fine isn't automatic — it applies where there's no good reason, and registering promptly is what matters. For renunciation, a lawyer or scrivener can advise whether the period could be counted from a later date in your situation.
Does the registration deadline apply if I live abroad?: Yes. It applies to whoever inherits Japanese real estate, wherever they live. Heirs abroad usually provide notarised statements instead of Japanese residence records.
Can you handle this for me?: We coordinate licensed judicial scriveners and tax accountants for owners abroad, in English, and look after the house while the paperwork is done.

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