Key facts at a glance
Currency
JPY
Employer cost
≈ 15–16%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
30 days
Annual leave
10–20 days by tenure
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Tokyo
What employers should know
- Shakai hoken social insurance
- Bonuses often paid twice yearly
- Rules of employment required at 10+ staff
Contracts
Employment contracts in Japan should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (Up to 6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in JPY. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 15–16% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 10–20 days by tenure of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 30 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.