Event Recap: 'Both Sides of the Tax Equation', Our BCCJ Seminar on UK and Japanese Tax

For British nationals living in Japan, tax is often a two-country issue. Japanese tax may apply to income, gains and, in some cases, worldwide estate assets, while UK obligations to HMRC may continue in respect of UK income, property, pensions or inheritance tax exposure.

This was the focus of Both Sides of the Tax Equation, a seminar we were pleased to present on 21 May 2026 in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan and HLS Global.

The session brought together UK and Japanese tax perspectives, with our Tax Director, Stephanie Chan, CTA, ATT, STEP Affiliate, covering the UK tax issues affecting British expatriates in Japan, including residence, UK income and property, pensions and the UK's residence-based inheritance tax rules. Japanese personal and corporate tax specialists, Miyuki Ueda of Japan Taxation and Atsunori Tsujimura of HLS Global, addressed the corresponding Japanese tax framework, including residency, income tax, inheritance and gift tax, and corporate tax considerations.

The key message was clear: the UK and Japanese tax systems must be considered together. A British resident of Japan may have obligations in both countries, and effective planning depends on understanding how the two systems interact.

The BCCJ has published a recap of the event: Event Recap: Both Sides of the Tax Equation. For more detail, see our guide: Japan vs UK Tax for British Expats.

We advise British expatriates in Japan on their UK tax position and coordinate with Japanese advisers where local advice is required. If you live in Japan with UK interests, or are planning a move in either direction, we can help you review your position.

This article is general information about an event we presented, not personal tax advice. Please seek advice tailored to your circumstances, including local Japanese tax advice where relevant.