Bookkeeping for freelancers and sole proprietors in Japan — now in English. Running a freelance business in Japan means keeping sales, expense and invoice records in a system built around Japanese tax rules — consumption tax at 10%/8%, account categories （勘定科目）, and the year-end tax return (kakutei shinkoku). This bundle gives you one Excel file, fully in English, that handles the daily record-keeping and gets you ready for filing season. Account categories are shown as English first, with the Japanese category name in parentheses (e.g. "Office supplies （消耗品費）"), so you can still match your records with receipts, your tax office, or a tax accountant without guessing. What's inside (8 sheets) 1. ReadMe — how to use the file, in plain English 2. Dashboard — annual totals and a month-by-month breakdown, calculated automatically; just set the fiscal year 3. Sales — enter date, client and amount; consumption tax (10%/8%) and tax-inclusive totals are automatic 4. Expenses — account categories via drop-down, with business-use ratio apportionment for shared costs like rent 5. Invoices — track issued invoices, due dates, payment status and unpaid totals 6. Pricing Calculator — work backwards from costs, hours and your target profit margin to the price you need 7. Tax Filing Checklist — a document checklist for filing season (20 items with a progress counter) 8. Account Category Guide — what each Japanese account category means, when to use it, and examples Key facts - 599 formulas, all checked and verified — the same calculation logic as the Japanese edition - Amounts in yen (¥); consumption tax 10% (standard) / 8% (reduced rate) built in - No macros. Yellow cells are the only places you type; everything else calculates itself - Sample rows are included so you can see exactly how entries work before you start Who this is for - Freelancers and sole proprietors working in Japan who prefer to keep their books in English - Anyone who wants tidy monthly records and a calmer tax-filing season Please note - This is a record-keeping and preparation tool. It is not tax or legal advice, and it does not file anything on your behalf. For decisions about your own return, please consult your local tax office or a licensed tax accountant (zeirishi). - This file does not issue qualified invoices (it is not invoicing software); it records and organizes your numbers. - Rules and tax rates in Japan may change; the checklist is a general preparation guide, not a guarantee that every document for your situation is listed. Prefer the Japanese edition? The original Japanese edition of this bundle is here: - Japanese Standard Edition (¥4,980): https://fuwakobo.booth.pm/items/9078712 - Free sample (Japanese, Sales sheet): https://fuwakobo.booth.pm/items/9079842 Free sample (English) Try the Sales sheet first, free: see the "Sales Tracker — Free Sample [English Edition]" listing in this shop.