One of the highest tax rates on the board, paid for a city that runs to a standard nowhere else matches. The Highly Skilled Professional route can reach permanent residency in 1 to 3 years, and Japan does not permit dual citizenship.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $135K | 45% | $165K |
| $1M | $526K | 53% | $474K |
| $3M | $1.6M | 55% | $1.4M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Tokyo ranks for you.
Business Manager visa or the Highly Skilled Professional route, which can lead to permanent residency in 1 to 3 years. Dual citizenship not permitted.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 14.2 |
| London | 12.6 |
| Zurich | 12.6 |
| Dubai | 10.7 |
| Singapore | 7.5 |
| Tel Aviv | 12.1 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $526K, an effective 53%, leaving $474K. At $300K the rate is 45%, at $3M it is 55%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
Business Manager visa or the Highly Skilled Professional route, which can lead to permanent residency in 1 to 3 years. Dual citizenship not permitted. Routes that matter for money: Founder & talent.
The cost index is 84 against Zurich at 100, safety 10/10, schools 8/10, 1,880 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.