Since April 2024, inheritance registration is mandatory within 3 years of learning of the inheritance (Real Property Registration Act Art. 76-2). Failure without justifiable reason incurs fines up to ¥100K (Art. 164). A simplified "heir declaration registration" system (Art. 76-3) allows individual heirs to fulfill the obligation. Pre-2024 inheritances have until March 2027.
Inheritance- View allLast updated: 2026-03-13
Mandatory Inheritance Registration in Japan from April 2024
Key Takeaways
- ✓Inheritance registration became mandatory in April 2024 with a 3-year deadline
- ✓Failure without legitimate reason may result in fines up to ¥100,000
- ✓The obligation applies retroactively to past inheritances through transitional measures
- ✓A simplified heir declaration registration can also satisfy the obligation
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