RetireJapan

Interesting, first I'd heard of this. As the combined amount that can be invested (¥5k-¥23k) is the same, there doesn't seem to be much benefit to the employee - except maybe psychological because it feels like they're getting free money in addition to their salary. I don't think there's any differe...

Just in case you missed northSaver's post from page 2 (emphasis mine): I've just found this on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-statement-2023-national-insurance-factsheet/autumn-statement-2023-national-insurance-factsheet: "Those with profits under £6,725 and others who pay Cl...

RetireJapan wrote: ↑Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:42 am soon to be one of the behaviours we can lose PR for

Is that true?

I'm guessing it will be easier to get life insurance to pay out. Doesn't need to be a lot but if it's enough to live on for a year while sorting out the inheritance...

Kiro wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 4:41 am north of Kyoto City, around Kokusaikaikan

Used to like popping into the Kitayama Kouchakan. Great scones

bulbocavernosus wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 12:49 am Thoughts?

Have you personally lived here before? I mean for longer than a holiday. Maybe be here a year or so before deciding whether it's for you long-term.

smalldog wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 11:08 am Update on this one - I recently successfully transferred around 1億円 (JPY 100 million) overseas using wise Type-1 with little difficulty.

Thanks for sharing!

So sad to hear that you're going back to the UK! Thanks for all your kind advice... I can't see any history of adamtokyo and you exchanging info in the past 🕵🏻‍♂️ Does anyone have any ideas how I can get round this or alternative ideas to getting my nest egg back home. Is it in cash, or invested? I...

Sounds like you'll be fine.

They're pretty happy to answer any questions you have, if in doubt ask directly.

This is covered on the wiki by the way, with lots of useful links

https://retirewiki.jp/wiki/United_Kingd ... esentation

Last time I considered using a proxy to solve this issue, my potential proxy said "Not if you're going to vote for Corbyn...", so I thought if there are conditions attached I'll take my chances with the postal system.

I sent it via registered mail and confirmed it arrived in time.