Foreigners working in Japan make substantial contributions to the Japanese Pension Plan. Depending on the length of time worked in Japan and the average monthly salary, foreigners can qualify for up to three years worth of pension contributions.

Foreigners who have already received their pension refund back are entitled to reclaim the 20% tax which the Japanese Social Insurance Agency deducted from the total amount of the pension reimbursement. Many foreigners are not aware of this and miss out on money that they are entitled to.

GETTING YOUR NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT

DEADLINE 2 YEARS AFTER YOU LEAVE JAPAN PERMANENTLY

Foreigners who contribute to the pension fund are due back a refund after they leave Japan permanently. If you do not work in Japan for 25 years, you will not receive a Japanese pension and this money will be lost.

We can organise for these Pension Insurance Contributions to be refunded to you so that you won’t lose your money.

The Pension Insurance Contributions are usually worth 11% of your salary, so it may be a lot for you.

Do I qualify for a National Pension Insurance Reimbursement?

You qualify if:

• You do not possess Japanese citizenship
• You have paid national pension insurance for a total of six months or more
• You do not have a place of residence in Japan( have left Japan permanently)

Please note:

The National Pension Insurance Reimbursement is not subject to withholding income tax however 20% income tax is imposed on the Payment for National Pension Insurance Reimbursement. Claims for tax refunds are filed to the relevant tax office in Japan.