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Okamoto Accounting Office

FAQ

QIs the first consultation free?
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Yes. Your first consultation (up to 30 minutes) is free. Please feel free to contact us.

QCan I consult you in English? Our parent company is overseas.
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Yes. We handle consultations in English and communicate directly with your overseas parent company in English.

QI live outside Japan. Can I still use your services?
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Yes. We work smoothly across time zones by email, online meetings, LINE and WhatsApp. We can also act as your tax agent (nozei kanrinin).

QCan you handle cross-border transactions?
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Yes. We have hands-on experience in China and Mexico, and our advice reflects local practice and business customs you will not find in textbooks.

QDo you work with both corporations and sole proprietors?
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Yes, both. We offer plans that fit your needs regardless of business size or industry.

QCan I ask you to prepare just my individual tax return?
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Yes. We also handle one-off returns, such as when you need to file after selling property, or refund claims for non-residents.

QDo you only work with clients in Kawasaki?
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No. We serve clients throughout Japan, mainly in Kanagawa and Tokyo, through face-to-face meetings, online meetings, phone, email and LINE.

QDo you support cloud accounting such as freee or Money Forward?
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Yes. We mainly use freee and Yayoi Accounting Online, but we are as flexible as possible to suit your preferences.

QHow can I consult you?
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In person, by online meeting, phone, email, LINE or WhatsApp — whichever is most convenient for you.

QWill staff handle my work?
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As a rule, the founder handles all work personally. Depending on the matter, we may work with other professionals, all of whom have ample experience and a strong track record.

QHow are your fees determined?
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As described in “How We Work,” we always meet with you first and provide a quotation. The contract and service begin only after you are satisfied.

QHow do we exchange documents and data?
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We decide together with you. Common methods are uploading directly to the accounting system, sharing via cloud storage, sending by email, or mailing paper documents.

QCan I switch to you from my current tax accountant?
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Yes. We prepare a list of the documents we need and make sure nothing is missed in the handover.

QHow should I prepare documents for an inheritance tax return?
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We first meet to understand the whole estate, then guide you in detail on which documents are needed, when to collect them and how to obtain them.

Contact Us

Book a free consultation in English

Your first 30-minute consultation is free. Whether you are in Japan or overseas, LINE and WhatsApp are the easiest ways to reach us.

+81-90-9267-4460Weekdays 9:00–18:00 (Japan time)

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