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不動産取得税（英語）
What is a Real Estate Acquisition Tax?
Q1: What is a real estate acquisition tax?
A1: A tax levied on real estate (land, house, etc.) you acquired.Note that this is not the Kotei Shisan Zei or Fixed Asset Tax you pay your city/town/village every year.
Q2: How much is the tax?
A2: The table below shows the calculating formulae.
Real estate acquired between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2024.
Appraised value of the real estate(*1) x 3%
Appraised value of the real estate(*1) x 4%
Appraised value of the real estate(*1) x 1/2(*2) x 3%
- (*1) “Appraised value of the real estate” refers to the amount registered with the Kotei Shisan Kazei Daicho or the Fixed Asset Tax Roll of the municipality the property is located and not the purchased value or the cost of construction.
- (*2) When acquired a building land, the tax is calculated based on one-half of the appraised value.
Q3: How do I pay the tax?
A3: Use the tax notice sent to you. You can pay the tax at banks, post offices, convenience stores, and your local Gyoseikenzeijimusho or the Prefectural Administrative Affairs and Tax Office.
Q4: I was told that I could lower my tax amount levied on land or houses.
A4: You may be eligible for lower tax amount if you apply.
