AIAIG观点
2026年4月24日
Japan's New FEFTA Rules Take Effect: Foreign Buyers Must Disclose Nationality, Residential Properties No Longer Exempt
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Effective April 1, 2026, Japan's amended Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) removes the residential property exemption for foreign buyers. All non-resident acquisitions now require Form 22 filing and nationality disclosure at registration. This article analyzes the impact on overseas Chinese property investors.
2026年4月1日，日本修订后的《外汇及外贸法》（Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act，简称FEFTA）正式生效。这是近年来日本针对外国投资者在日置业领域最重要的监管变化。尽管日本长期以来对外国买家购买物业没有国籍限制，但此次修法大幅强化了透明度和申报义务，为海外投资者带来了不可忽视的操作门槛。
根据修订后的规定，以往针对住宅物业的申报豁免已被移除。所有非居民在日收购不动产，无论用途——住宅、商业还是空地——均须向日本财务省提交Form 22报告。同时，在产权转移登记时，所有买家（包括日本国民）均须披露国籍信息。外国企业在购买大规模土地时，还需披露代表人的国籍以及主要高管或股东的身份。
Question
新规实施后外国人在日本还能自由买房吗？
AIAIGAnswer
可以。新规并未禁止外国人在日本购买物业，日本仍然没有针对外国买家的国籍限制、面积限制或购房数量限制。外国买家在购房条件上仍与日本国民享受同等权利。但新增的申报义务和国籍披露要求意味着购房流程更复杂，违规未申报可能面临罚款或其他法律后果。
Disclaimer: The content of this article is for informational reference only and does not constitute investment advice, a solicitation, or a basis for major decision-making. Please make independent judgments and consult professional advisors when needed.