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- Wed May 15, 2024 4:04 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: International Driving Permit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4632
Re: International Driving Permit
You can technically use a JP licence without an IDP in the UK, but I wouldn't try it. It's not even recognisable as a driving licence if you can't read kanji 🧐 Great information, I never knew this, thanks. I haven't rented a car in the UK for ages so I can't remember but I know here in Japan that o...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:44 am
- Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
- Topic: Bank recommendations for small business (GK)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1585
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
- Topic: Bank recommendations for small business (GK)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1585
Re: Bank recommendations for small business (GK)
I will be charging clients in USD... pretty sure Rakuten could facilitate that, but just making sure. All good there? Don't know; we always invoice in JPY but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a problem. it's a consulting business I guess you've done your research as to whether company vs sole proprie...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:25 am
- Forum: Children/Family
- Topic: Brits: sign this petition (foreign spouse related)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1396
Brits: sign this petition (foreign spouse related)
This is bloody travesty. At least sign this so it gets debated in parliament: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652602?fbclid=IwAR1bZrNoedKrSY2wJgacJTuPvCT7rGuKDEOYOttCuOt2rl9mhGItwJZwVEw Here's the summary: Currently the financial requirements to bring your spouse to the UK is £18,600 per ye...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:12 am
- Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
- Topic: Bank recommendations for small business (GK)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1585
Re: Bank recommendations for small business (GK)
We went with Rakuten for our godo-gaisha. It's okay not perfect but at least we don't have to go to the branch because it's all online. We got debit card with account opening, refused Rakuten credit first time around but accepted at second time of asking.
Good luck with your business - what is it?
Good luck with your business - what is it?
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:45 am
- Forum: Insurance
- Topic: Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1859
Re: Professional Indemnity Insurance
I found it incredibly cheap here, at least compared to the uk where i have previous experience.
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:14 am
- Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
- Topic: Seminar about new Japan invoice system
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2655
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
- Topic: Seminar about new Japan invoice system
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2655
Re: Seminar about new Japan invoice system
As expected I couldn't find 90-mins during my working day to leisurely watch this, However it is now online: https://youtu.be/ZSoN70g92L4 Here's a (not that helpful) AI summary: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ### Key Takeaways - From October 1, 2023, SMEs in Japan must implement the qualified invo...
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: Inheritance/Estates
- Topic: Inheritance tax webinar for Brits
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1758
Re: Inheritance tax webinar for Brits
https://fb.me/e/4uIbR608VKyushuWoozy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:05 am An event will be created on the BEIJ page shortly, where you can click to attend if interested.
I haven't specifically asked for permission to share this, but the team at British Expats in Japan FB page seem just as chilled as we are here, so I'm assuming it's okay.
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:28 am
- Forum: Inheritance/Estates
- Topic: Inheritance tax webinar for Brits
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1758
Re: Inheritance tax webinar for Brits
I'll post here if there's a recording you can access afterwardsnorthSaver wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:22 am Unfortunately I have to work that evening so can't attend.