taxable assets scope of Japanese inheritance/gift tax.
Definitions Temporary foreigner Foreign nationals who hold a visa issued under Table 1 of the Immigration Act, and have had Home in Japan for not more than 10 years out of the past 15 years from the date of death/gift
Formerly not short-term foreign national Foreign nationals who have left Japan and had Home in Japan for more than 10 years out of the past 15 years (If they are not Japanese nationals during any of the Japan residency period)
Formerly short-term foreign national Foreign nationals who have left Japan and had Home in Japan for less than 10 years out of the past 15 years from the date of death/gift (If they are not Japanese nationals during any of the Japan residency period)
Note1 The donor/decedent’s world wide assets are subject to inheritance/gift tax for 10years after permanent departure
Note2 The donor’s worldwide assets are subject to gift tax if the donor has Home within 2 years after permanent departure from Japan