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Tax Guide for Foreign Companies Entering Japan | PE, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax & Consumption Tax

Introduction For foreign corporations operating in Japan, understanding the Japanese tax system is important not only at the start of business but also for maintaining compliance thereafter. Regarding...

Japan tax

Sep 3, 2026

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Japan Qualified Invoice Issuer Registration for Foreign Companies

Introduction We often receive questions from foreign corporations providing goods and services to customers in Japan, such as whether "it is necessary to register for invoices even if there is no comp...

Japan tax tax agent

Aug 20, 2026

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Japan Real Estate Tax Guide for Foreign Owners

Introduction Real estate in Japan is acquired by foreigners for a wide range of purposes, including residential, rental investment, and business locations. However, it is not uncommon for individuals ...

Japan property tax

Aug 20, 2026

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Tax Basics for Japanese Corporations: Corporate Tax and Local Taxes

Introduction For foreign-invested companies conducting business in Japan, understanding the corporate tax system is important not only for proper tax filing but also for considering the establishment ...

Japan tax

Aug 16, 2026

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Japan Tax Compliance Checklist for August

Introduction Every August is an important time for many companies and individual business owners to conduct a comprehensive review of their tax compliance status. By the end of July, the deadline for ...

Aug 5, 2026

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Corporate

Japan's Interim Tax Return & Payment System for Foreign Companies | Corporate Tax & Consumption Tax Guide

Introduction When a foreign company establishes a Japanese corporation, it is often thought that the declaration and payment of corporate tax and consumption tax are completed only at the time of sett...

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Aug 3, 2026

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Japan's Estimated Tax Payment System and Immigration Compliance

Introduction In recent years, in Japan, there has been a trend towards stricter verification of tax payment status for foreigners applying for residence status, renewal, and permanent residency. Parti...

Jul 16, 2026

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Input Tax Credit under Japanese Consumption Tax

Introduction When Japanese companies conduct business in China, it is very important to understand the "transfer of input tax corresponding to exempt sales" and "costing due to the difference in expor...

Jul 8, 2026

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Corporate

Cross-Border Audit Regulations in Japan, China and the United States

Introduction In international corporate groups, the question of which country's auditors can be involved in audit work and to what extent is an important issue that goes beyond mere qualifications and...

Jul 3, 2026

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Debt Restructuring of Japanese Subsidiaries: Tax Considerations for Parent Company Loans, Debt Forgiveness, and DES

Introduction In recent years, there has been an increase in cases where Japanese corporations with foreign parent companies (foreign-affiliated companies) are considering debt restructuring against th...

Japan

Jun 28, 2026

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Tax Rules for Employee Benefits and Commuting Allowances in Japan: Taxable vs Non-Taxable Treatment for Foreign Companies

Introduction For foreign-invested companies operating in Japan, the tax treatment of employee benefits and various allowances is an important compliance issue. As a result of directly implementing the...

Japan payroll

Jun 5, 2026

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Corporate

Side Income Taxation in Japan for Foreign Individuals — Miscellaneous Income vs. Business Income and Tax Audit Risks

Introduction In Japan, in recent years, diverse working styles such as side jobs, freelancing, and online businesses have been spreading. For foreign individuals, there has been an increase in cases o...

Japan payroll tax

May 28, 2026

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