Is working for an Employer of Record under a contract with a foreign company basically the same as working for a regular local company?

So I have an offer from a company that uses an Employer of Record service in Japan to handle HR, taxes, etc. As part of this employment, I will work remotely for a fixed period of time under contract, with possibility of renewal.

I am here on marriage visa, but have been here for ~10 years already.

Should I expect my taxes to be exactly the same as they have been in the past (e.g., normal employment deduction, but no ability to deduct part of my home and similar expenses)? Also under this agreement, I guess rather than a Seishain I'll be Keiyakushain – are there any major differences I should be aware of, beyond the obvious lack of job protections enjoyed by full time employees?

As always, thanks for any advice 🙂

by rollie82

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