Description
Why Japan Legally Demands a Domestic Contact—And Why You Don’t Want to Be Caught Without One
1. It’s now mandatory
Since 1 April 2024 every owner without a Japanese address
must list a domestic contact (国内連絡先) in the land registry.
Skip it and the registry is stamped “No contact available.” City halls and
courts are then barred from mailing you directly—your first warning could be
a penalty or auction notice posted online.
2. Unanswered mail snowballs into expensive trouble
- Fixed‑asset tax bills incur up to 14.6 % interest the
moment they lapse. - HOA & repair levies can place a lien on the title within 60 days.
- Utility providers disconnect first and negotiate later—after adding
reinstatement fees and security deposits.
3. Properties with “unknown owners” are prime targets
Local governments now have authority to seize or force‑sell lots deemed
abandoned—especially in disaster‑prone or revitalisation zones. An empty
domestic‑contact field is a bright red flag.
4. Two‑year countdown & fines
Forget (or skip) the entry and you have 24 months to lodge an
amendment or face up to ¥100,000 in penalties under the
revised Real Property Registration Act.
5. Missed deadlines CAN VOID insurance and resale value
Water‑damage claims are often rejected when premium notices bounce back, and
banks decline mortgages on titles with compliance gaps.
Bottom line: Registering a domestic contact today can save you
millions of yen in liens, legal fees, and resale discounts tomorrow.
Our Solution at a Glance
| What You Get | How It Shields You |
|---|---|
| Official Domestic‑Contact Registration | We list our verified Japanese office and staff, giving government, courts, and neighbours a guaranteed way to reach you. |
| 24‑Hour Mail Digitisation + Bilingual Summaries | Every letter is scanned to your secure portal within one business day, with a concise English brief—so you can act while issues are still small. |
| Single Monthly Bill Settlement | Pick one recurring bill (water, electricity, HOA) and we pay it on time—no more late‑fee roulette. |
| Pro Translation (≤ 10 pages / month) |
Clear English renderings of legal notices, repair quotes, or neighbourhood circulars keep you fully informed before approving action. |
The Smart Moment to Add Us
| Register during purchase closing |
Register after you already own |
|---|---|
| No extra fee—your scrivener slips our consent letter into the transfer bundle. | Retrofit fee applies (¥1,000 stamp tax / lot + EasyMail setup & courier). |
| Contact is live on the registry Day 1—tax bills land safely. | Title shows “No Contact” until amendment processed; risk clock keeps ticking. |
| Zero chance of the ¥100 k penalty. | Penalty applies if filing drifts beyond 24 months. |
| Included in every EasyMail tier. | Owner must sign and return our ready‑made amendment form. |
Translation for buyers: Tick one extra box at closing and the whole
problem disappears—for free.
Legal & Compliance Snapshot
Corporate‑Seal Consent Letter
Our consent letter carries a corporate seal and 印鑑証明書,
fully satisfying the Real Property Registration Act.
Retrofit Filings—Handled End to End
We prepare amendment forms, supply seal paperwork, pay the stamp tax,
chase Bureau follow‑ups, and deliver the updated title extract to you—
so nothing slips through the cracks.
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