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How and when does EA pay salaries?
A: EA will transfer your salary payment to your Japanese bank account on the 15th day of the month following work. For example, for work done between July 1 and July 31, you will be paid on August 15.
How will I be taxed while working for EA?
A: EA will deduct income tax from your salary. Your taxation rate will change whether you are considered a resident or a non-resident of Japan. Below is a summary of the two statuses. If you wish to know more about taxation in Japan, please refer to the National Tax Agency for more details.
- Residents: Income Tax Rate = Approximately 1-3% of your daily rate
- Non-Residents: Income tax rate = 20.42% of your daily rate
* Who is considered a resident?
- Someone who has a domicile in Japan, OR
- Has a residence in Japan continuously for one year or more
* Who is considered a non-resident?
- Working Holiday Visa holder
- Someone who has a residence in Japan continuously for less than one year
- Japanese citizen who has been abroad for over a year
I don't have a Japanese bank account. How can I receive my salary from EA?
A: Unfortunately, EA is only able to transfer salaries directly to Japanese domestic bank accounts. If you have a visa that allows you to work in Japan, there is nothing to prevent you from opening a no-fee bank account at any number of financial institutions.
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