FIXED PROPERTY & CITY PLANNING TAX

最終更新日:2024年10月4日

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FIXED PROPERTY & CITY PLANNING TAX

All individuals or legal entities that own land plots or houses in the city as of January 1st of each year must pay the fixed property tax. For assets located in urban zones (those with many residential and commercial facilities), you will also need to pay the city planning tax.tax-notice-sample

ABOUT THE TAX PAYMENT PROXY

Individuals or legal entities that are obligated to pay municipal taxes but do not have a valid residential or business address in Kobe city should appoint a tax payment proxy, who will carry out tax-related procedures on their behalf. This person will receive your tax notices and then pay your taxes instead of you. If you would like to appoint or change a tax payment proxy, please fill out the following form and mail it to the address provided below.

Change of Address Notification Form for Receiving Tax Notices

If you would like to change the address of receiving tax notice, please fill out the following form and mail it to the address provided below.

Change of Address Notification Form for Receiving Tax Notices(PDF:63KB)

SAMPLE(English) (PDF:165KB)

Contact information for the department in charge of fixed property and city planning tax

E-mail MAILING ADDRESS
koteishisanzeika@office.city.kobe.lg.jp Kobe City Fixed Property Tax Division
Shin-Nagata Government Office, 4F
5-1-32 Futaba-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe 653-0042
 

HOW TO PAY FIXED PROPERTY & CITY PLANNING TAXES

 1. DOMESTIC BANK TRANSFER

If you set up a bank transfer, your taxes will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account in Japan.

 2. CASHLESS PAYMENTS

You can always pay these taxes on your computer,
smartphone or tablet device using one of the following options:

  • Credit cards, Internet banking, Direct debit, Pay-easy number (ATM, etc.)
Payment Procedure

You can pay with eL-QR code or eL number on your tax invoice.
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  • Credit cards, Internet banking, Direct debit, Pay-easy number (ATM, etc.)
  1. Access the 「地方税お支払いサイト」.
  2. Scan the eL-QR code or enter the eL number on your tax invoice.
  3. Select a payment method and complete a payment.
※ Payment by “Pay-easy number” (ATM, etc.) requires user registration with eL-TAX and registration of your bank account information in advance.
 
  • Payment apps
  1. Scan the eL-QR code with a payment app and check the amount of payment.
  2. Complete a payment.

 3. USING YOUR TAX INVOICE

A tax invoice will be mailed to you along with your tax notice.
This tax invoice can be used at:

  • Banks, post offices and convenience stores
  • Shin-Nagata Government Office etc.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

■ If you choose to pay using a credit card or internet banking, you will be charged a transaction fee on top of your taxes.
■ If there is no barcode on your invoice, you cannot pay at convenience stores or use the payment apps.
■ If you require a receipt, please pay at a bank, post office or convenience store.
■ Your invoices will feature two separate deadlines, a “pay-by” (納期限) date and a “valid-by” (取扱期限) date. Only banks and post offices will be able to accept your invoices after the valid-by date.
If you would like us to issue a new invoice for you, please contact us at the following E-mail:
 
E-mail MAILING ADDRESS
syuno-kanri@office.city.kobe.lg.jp Kobe City Tax Collection Management Division
Shin-Nagata Government Office, 5F
5-1-32 Futaba-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe 653-0042

 

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行財政局税務部固定資産税企画課 

Kobe City Fixed Property Tax Division