The right English-speaking tax accountant in Japan, found for you.
Tell us your situation. Within two business days we introduce one accountant who fits it — vetted by our editorial team, fluent in English, and free for you to meet.
- Free for you. Accountants pay a fee only if you become their client. You never pay us.
- One introduction, not a list of twenty. We choose for your visa, income type and language.
- Read by a person. Every request is handled by our founder — not a bot, not a call centre.
You might be here because…
The six situations we hear most. If yours isn't here, tell us anyway — that's what the last box on the form is for.
Three steps. One conversation.
Tell us your situation
The form above — what you need, your status, and anything that makes your case unusual. English only is fine.
We choose one accountant
We match on what actually decides fit: your income type, visa, home country, and the language you'll work in — then check they have capacity now.
They email you directly, in English
You talk to the accountant, not to us. Most start with a paid initial consultation; you'll know the fee before you book. If it's not right, tell us and we'll try again.
A publisher, not a call centre.
“Most ‘find an accountant’ sites hand you a directory and a phone number. We hand you one name, chosen after reading your request ourselves — because the wrong match can cost far more than any fee.”
A few of the accountants we work with.
Every accountant we introduce speaks English and has met our editorial team in person. Two of our certified partners are below — most introductions come from the wider network, matched to your visa, income and language.
Japan-side advisory for foreign residents, non-residents and U.S.-connected individuals. Formerly Deloitte Tohmatsu, EY Tax and Recruit Holdings. Coordinates with overseas preparers rather than filing U.S. returns himself.
One-stop legal and tax advice under one roof — useful when inheritance, incorporation or a treaty question also has a legal side. Anna-Linda runs the international desk in English; Vietnamese and Chinese also available.
Real requests, lightly anonymised.
Had prepared his own return for crypto gains and wanted a professional to check it before the deadline.
Moved to Japan with her Japanese husband and needed to untangle income taxed in both countries.
Planning long-term inheritance across assets in Japan and the US, and wanted one advisor for both sides.
Details generalised to protect privacy. We'll never publish your case without asking.
Frequently asked
Is this really free? What's the catch?
Free for you, always. Accounting firms pay us a referral fee only if you become a client — the same way they'd pay for advertising, except we send them one well-matched person instead of a hundred clicks. Fees you pay the accountant are the same whether you found them through us or not.
How much do English-speaking accountants charge?
Most start with a paid initial consultation of ¥10,000–¥40,000 (plus 10% consumption tax) for 50–60 minutes. Ongoing fees depend on your income, visa status and complexity, and are agreed with the accountant at that first meeting. We'll tell you the range before we introduce anyone.
Do you cover my area?
Yes — most firms in our network are in Tokyo and Osaka, but nearly all consult online, and we've matched people in every region of Japan.
What languages besides English?
English is guaranteed. Several partners also work in Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese — tell us your preference in the form.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply personally within two business days, usually sooner. If your deadline is close, say so in the last box and we'll prioritise it.
Do I even need an accountant?
If you only have one salary and no side income, probably not. If you have RSUs, investments, crypto, overseas assets, a business, or you're unsure of your residency status — a good accountant usually saves more than they cost, and prevents penalties.
Read first, ask later.
- 01Gift Tax & 10-Year Rule in Japan for Foreign Residents (2026)Receiving money from family abroad? Japan may tax it. Know the rules.
- 02Inheritance Tax in Japan for Foreigners: The Complete GuideJapan’s inheritance tax can reach 55% — here’s what you need to know.
- 03Residence Tax in Japan for Foreigners: Complete Guide (2026)How residence tax works, when it’s due, and what happens when you leave Japan.
- 04US Citizens Tax Guide in JapanFBAR, FATCA, and dual filing obligations for Americans in Japan.
Send us two minutes of your time. We'll send back one name.
No account, no phone call, no list of twenty firms. Just the accountant we'd pick if it were our own return.
Replies come from Takumi, our founder — within two business days.