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How foreign nationals can recover pension contributions when leaving Japan. Covers lump-sum withdrawal eligibility, calculation tables, the application process, 20.42% tax withholding and recovery, totalization agreements with 23 countries, and the decision framework for withdrawing vs keeping pension credit.

Guide to Japan's workers' accident insurance for foreign employers. Covers workplace injuries, occupational diseases, commuting accidents, industry-based premium rates, benefit types including 100% medical coverage and 80% wage replacement, and the claims process.

Guide to Japan's employment insurance system for foreign employers. Covers eligibility rules, contribution rates by industry, unemployment benefits, childcare and nursing care leave payments, education training subsidies, and employer obligations when employees leave.

Step-by-step guide to health insurance and pension enrollment in Japan. Covers company registration, employee qualification notifications, Standard Monthly Remuneration grades, dependent coverage, Kyokai Kenpo vs Health Insurance Societies, and annual periodic updates.

Complete guide to Japan's mandatory social insurance system for foreign employers. Covers health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident insurance, enrollment deadlines, contribution calculations, totalization agreements, and penalties for non-compliance.

How Japan's consumption tax applies to cross-border transactions. Covers zero-rated exports, import tax at customs, reverse charge on B2B digital services, B2C registration, and April 2025 platform taxation rules.