Buying in Japan · National Tax Agency (NTA) & MLIT
Japan Stamp duty & transfer fee calculator
Japan acquisition taxes include National Stamp Tax (印紙税), Registration & License Tax (登録免許税: 1.5%–2.0%), and Real Estate Acquisition Tax (不動産取得税: 3%–4% on assessed value). What can I afford? →
Work out your stamp duty
What the buyer pays IRAS on top of the price. Change any answer to see the effect.
- Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $24,600Up to 6%, in bands
- Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $0None for a citizen’s first home
How the Buyer’s Stamp Duty adds up
| Part of the price | Rate | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | $1,800 |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | $3,600 |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | $19,200 |
Rates from IRAS: Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 15 Feb 2023) and Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 27 Apr 2023), checked 7 Oct 2026. Duty is on the higher of the price or market value and is due within 14 days of signing. Some buyers can get ABSD back or pay less, e.g. married couples who sell their first home within 6 months; see IRAS. An estimate, not tax advice.
Japan — Recorded Market Benchmarks & Open Data Bulletins
Japan Market Snapshot (Oct 2026): Prime residential property in Tokyo & Osaka trades at a median of ¥1.85M/㎡ (typical unit price ¥118M, +7.9% YoY), with median rents at ¥340,000/mo and gross rental yields of 3.9%. Acquisition taxes follow 3–4% Tax · MLIT, and mortgage financing reaches up to 90% LTV for residents and 65% LTV for eligible foreign buyers (Mortgage Calculator · Stamp Duty Calculator).
| Area / Precinct (Tokyo & Osaka) | Median / ㎡ | Median Rent | Gross Yield | 12M YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minato-ku | ¥2.45M | ¥460,000 | 3.6% | +9.8% |
| Shibuya-ku | ¥2.18M | ¥410,000 | 3.7% | +8.9% |
| Osaka Kita | ¥1.24M | ¥245,000 | 4.4% | +7.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying & Renting in Japan
What is the median property price and rental yield in Japan?
According to official open data benchmarks on Property.co, the prime median price in Japan (Tokyo & Osaka) is ¥1.85M/㎡ (median sale price ¥118M, +7.9% YoY), with a median monthly rent of ¥340,000/mo and gross rental yield averaging 3.9%.
Can foreigners buy residential property in Japan?
Japan places no nationality or residency restrictions on buying freehold land or condominiums (Mansions / マンション), with identical acquisition and registration tax rates for foreign and domestic buyers.
What are the mortgage LTV limits and stamp duty rates in Japan?
Japan permanent residents qualify for low floating rates (~0.5%–1.0% p.a., up to 90%–100% LTV and 35% repayment ratio), while non-resident buyers typically borrow at 60%–70% LTV. Statutory transfer/stamp duty in Japan follows 3–4% Tax · MLIT (MLIT & Japanese Commercial Bank Guidelines). Local residents qualify for up to 90% LTV and non-residents up to 65% LTV.
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