I’ve been reading a lot about what needs to be done when planning on leaving Japan, but I still have a couple questions that I hope you guys can help me with.
I plan on quitting my job by the end of this month.
I don’t plan on looking for a new job here in Japan, as I have an offer already back home. However, that offer starts mid June and I would like to stay in Japan until then.
So, my questions are:
1. Since I don’t plan on looking for another job, do I still have to got to Hello Work and tell them I quit? Or is there a type of “Prepare to leave Japan” kind of permit I can change to?
2. I was enrolled in Kenko Hoken and Kosei Nenkin. I think I have to register to the Kokumin Kenko Hoken and the Kokumin Nenkin, but how do I know how much I will have to pay for them.
3. I heard there’s a difference beween leaving in May 31st and June 1st regarding taxes, but I can’t really find more information on what the difference is.
4. How long before leaving is it recommended to start clossing bank accounts, cancelling sevices (mobile, internet).
5. Once I decide on the exact date I will leave, how long before that date do I have to give notice to my municipal office?
6. If any of you know or can recommend a tax representative in Osaka or Kansai Area, I would be greatful.
Thanks!
If you guys have any other suggestions, please write them down!
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1. Assuming your work visa is still valid, do you want to collect unemployment benefit? Nothing stops you from pretending to search for job, go to Hello Work and register. But since you quit on your own accord, you get the benefit only after 2 months, so it might not be worth it for you.
Also, I believe you have 3-months grace visa period after you quit so you can stay in Japan. I suggest you do tell Immigration you’re quitting, since you need to inform them when you have a change of employers.
2. Bring your gensenchoshu to the local office, they should get you sort out.
3. Nope, you’re thinking about Dec 31st. That’s because residence tax for the year occurs when you’re here on Jan 1st. Leaving in the middle of the year doesn’t matter at all.
4. You can tell the service provider when you’ll be quitting, so that depends on each one.
5. Whenever suits you. You can give notice even on your last day.
6. You only need a friend to be your designated tax representative, you don’t need a lawyer or financial service.