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🇯🇵 Japan VJW Electronic Entry Procedure Usage Guide
AIAIG Opinion2025年11月9日

🇯🇵 Japan VJW Electronic Entry Procedure Usage Guide

1 minute to follow the steps and complete Japan entry information online

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The Direction of Japan's Foreign National Policies under Sanae Takaichi's New Administration: A Structural Shift from Management to Coexistence
AIAIG Opinion2025年11月6日

The Direction of Japan's Foreign National Policies under Sanae Takaichi's New Administration: A Structural Shift from Management to Coexistence

This article analyzes the new framework for foreign national policies under the Takaichi Cabinet, explaining how systems such as law enforcement, visas, residency, land, and tourism management will be tightened, and assesses the specific impacts on foreign nationals in Japan, businesses, and local communities.

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How to Calculate ROI for Overseas Property Rental? A Comprehensive Guide
AIAIG Opinion2025年11月4日

How to Calculate ROI for Overseas Property Rental? A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the true return on investment (ROI) for overseas real estate, using detailed formulas, practical calculation examples, and risk assessments. It covers rental income, tax costs, and exchange rate impacts to help investors scientifically evaluate their investment returns.

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What Taxes Are Required When Buying a House in the U.S.? What is FIRPTA?
AIAIG Opinion2025年11月4日

What Taxes Are Required When Buying a House in the U.S.? What is FIRPTA?

This article comprehensively analyzes the tax responsibilities for foreigners purchasing property in the United States, including the main tax types during the purchase, holding, rental, and sale stages, as well as the FIRPTA withholding mechanism, helping overseas investors accurately understand the U.S. tax system and compliance pathways.

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Do You Need a Residence Status to Buy a House in Japan? A Complete Analysis of Non-Resident Property Purchases
AIAIG Opinion2025年11月3日

Do You Need a Residence Status to Buy a House in Japan? A Complete Analysis of Non-Resident Property Purchases

This article provides a detailed analysis of the possibilities, restrictions, costs, and strategies for non-Japanese residents purchasing property in Japan, covering legal qualifications, loan processes, tax responsibilities, and rental and sale procedures.

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Renouncing U.S. Citizenship: Detailed Analysis of Asset and Tax Implications
AIAIG Opinion2025年10月31日

Renouncing U.S. Citizenship: Detailed Analysis of Asset and Tax Implications

In-depth analysis of the Exit Tax under U.S. expatriation policies, deemed sale rules for assets, cross-border asset impacts, and tax risks for inheritance by descendants, helping high-net-worth individuals understand the comprehensive tax consequences and compliance strategies of renouncing U.S. citizenship.

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After Japan's New Homestay Regulations Take Effect: Can Airbnb Investments Still Make Money?
AIAIG Opinion2025年10月30日

After Japan's New Homestay Regulations Take Effect: Can Airbnb Investments Still Make Money?

Japanese local governments tighten homestay regulations, Osaka suspends 'Special Zone Minpaku' new applications, under the pressure of the '180-day cap', can Airbnb investments still maintain high returns? This article analyzes the latest policies, market impacts, and investment strategies in a Q&A format.

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The Fed's Interest Rate Cut Cycle Arrives, What Does It Mean for Overseas Buyers?
AIAIG Opinion2025年10月30日

The Fed's Interest Rate Cut Cycle Arrives, What Does It Mean for Overseas Buyers?

The Fed has officially entered an interest rate cut cycle, with changes in U.S. mortgage rates, the dollar's trend, and overseas buyer behavior being reshuffled. This article analyzes the impact and strategies of rate cuts on global real estate investment in a Q&A format.

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Can Foreigners Get a Mortgage to Buy a House in Thailand? Complete Process and Bank List
AIAIG Opinion2025年10月30日

Can Foreigners Get a Mortgage to Buy a House in Thailand? Complete Process and Bank List

Can foreigners get a mortgage to buy a house in Thailand? Which banks can handle it? This article explains in Q&A format the loan channels, approval conditions, actual process, and potential risks in detail, helping overseas buyers clarify the entire process.

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Post-Golden Visa Era: The New Landscape of European Immigration Policy
AIAIG Opinion2025年10月30日

Post-Golden Visa Era: The New Landscape of European Immigration Policy

Spain officially terminates the residence-by-purchase program, Portugal cancels the real estate investment pathway, Greece and Malta cater to high-net-worth demands, and digital nomad visas are on the rise. Europe is shifting from 'buying property equals residency' to a new model of 'compliant residence + tax contribution'. This article analyzes this structural transformation and its impacts in a Q&A format.

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