Dear r/JapanFinance,
Good morning,
I'm currently employed by a Japanese company in Japan, I've been working here for 1.5 years, from next year my company will send me to Indonesia to work on-site for 1 year.
Upon leaving Japan, I'll lose my residency status there. However, I'll continue to work for the same Japanese company and receive my salary in Japanese Yen, deposited into my SMBC Prestia account in Japan. Additionally, I'll be responsible for taxes and insurance payments in Indonesia during my stay.
Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate your insights on the following:
- Legal Obligations: According to Japanese law, am I required to maintain the same social insurance and tax payments while working in Indonesia? If I'm, are there any special procedures or routes that might allow me to fulfill my tax and insurance obligations solely in Indonesia, Potentially exempting me from payments in Japan?
- Banking Options: While I currently use SMBC Prestia and they allow me to keep my account active even after leaving the country, I'm open to exploring other banking alternatives. Are there any recommended options that would allow me to maintain an account with full access to online banking services throughout my time in Indonesia?
Your expertise and advice on these matters would be invaluable as I prepare for this international assignment. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance!
Best regards,
Jay.
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