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Japan taxes via credit card? Yes, indeed.  Paying your taxes in Japan does not have to be difficult, with Tokyo’s Metropolitan Tax Office methods of payment, you can pay tax from the comfort of your own home or on your smartphone. Through the tax offices own secure website you are able to use your credit card to pay for taxes such as, motor vehicle tax, business tax, real estate acquisition tax and fixed assets tax amongst others.

Types of Taxes Payable Through Credit Card

To be able to pay the following Japan taxes via credit card, your tax payment notice needs three extra details specially issued at metropolitan tax offices. These extra details include: “tax payment number,” “confirmation number,” and “tax payment classification”. With these, the following taxes are available to be paid:

  • Motor Vehicle Tax
  • Mine Lot Tax
  • Real Estate Acquisition Tax
  • Business Tax on Individuals
  • Fixed Assets (Depreciable Assets)
  • City Planning Tax
  • Inhabitant Tax on Individuals
  • Accommodation Tax
  • Golf Course Utilisation Tax
  • Automobile Acquisition Tax
  • Gas Oil Delivery Tax
  • Establishment Tax
  • Business Tax on Corporation
  • Prefectural Tobacco Tax
  • Local Corporation Special Tax

What to Prepare

In order to pay online your Japan taxes via credit card you need to prepare a few things first for an easy process. These include:

  • Tax Notice/Tax Payment Slip: Your tax payment slip must include information of “Tax Payment Number,” “Confirmation Number,” and “Tax Payment Classification” in order to pay any taxes. If not provided, you are unable to pay tax via credit card.
  • Credit Card: Credit cards that are accepted to pay taxes include: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club International and TS Cubic Card.
  • Online Access: In order to pay your taxes through the Tokyo Metropolitan Tax credit card payment website you can access this through a PC or through a smartphone therefore more flexible and less limiting than other payment options.

Processing Fees

When paying online, each type of tax that you pay is liable to a processing fee and added JCT (Japanese Consumption Tax) therefore if paying for multiple taxes you will also pay a separate processing fee per tax. Processing fees are only applied to payments by credit cards as some credit card companies may issue reward points for using this service therefore this creates fairness across the taxpayers. Taxes can only be paid via credit card up to one million Yen. The amount of taxes you may be liable to pay also depends on the limit of your credit card. The following table will help you calculate your processing fees:

Amount of Tax Fee

(Fee including JCT)

1 – 10,000 yen 73 yen (78 yen)
10,001 – 20,000 yen 146 yen (157 yen)
20,001 – 30,000 yen 219 yen (236 yen)
30,001 – 40,000 yen 292 yen (315 yen)
40,001 – 50,000 yen 365 yen (394 yen)

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Certificate of Tax Payment

Unfortunately, through using this method, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not issue receipts. Although a certificate of tax payment can be requested  from counters of metropolitan tax offices after approximately 10 days from the date of tax payment. Per each tax certificate requested, 400 Yen is required to cover the cost. It is recommended  that if you need a receipt or if you require a certificate of tax payment prior to the 10 days then you should pay your taxes using other methods such as using a convenience store or by visiting a banking organisation. If the certificate requested is regarding a motor vehicle tax payment certificate, this will become available from counters of metropolitan tax offices by around 14 days.

Cancellation and Changes

Unfortunately, through using this method, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not allow for cancellation or adjustments after completing the payments.

Tax Payment Via Credit Card FAQ

Is there a maximum amount of taxes that I can pay using a credit card?

Yes, the maximum amount of tax that can be paid online through a credit card is 999,999 Yen.

Are recurring payments available via credit card?

Unfortunately, securing payments are not yet available. Only one-time payments are accepted therefore every year the same process will have to be carried out.

Can I use this service 24/7?

The service can be accessed anytime of day expect between 1:00am and 7:00am every Monday due to system maintenance throughout the website.

What type of credit card can I use?

Accepted credit cards include: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club International, and TS Cubic Card.

Where can I access this website to pay my tax?

The Tokyo Metropolitan Tax credit-card payment website can be located here.

A full translation of the site is available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.