Japanese Consumption Tax Compliance for Overseas Businesses Introduction For foreign companies operating in the Japanese market, compliance with consumption tax is becoming increasingly complex. The invoice system (Qualified Invoice Preservation Method) that s... Japan tax Dec 4, 2025
Withholding Tax in Japan:A Guide for Foreign Companies Introduction For foreign companies and foreign entities conducting business in Japan, the withholding tax system is one of the most misunderstood areas, frequently highlighted during tax audits. In Ja... Japan tax Nov 28, 2025
Japanese Tax Treatment of Seconded Employees from Foreign Companies Introduction Cases of foreign companies dispatching employees to Japan are increasing year by year. Along with this, various tax issues arise, including the dispatched employee's income tax, social in... Japan governance Nov 19, 2025
Is there a reverse charge mechanism for cross border services in Japan? Introduction As global business operations expand, Japanese companies increasingly procure services from foreign vendors. Cloud platforms, digital advertising, international consulting, foreign legal ... Japan tax Nov 15, 2025
Alcohol Manufacturing or Sales Facilities in Japan Introduction In Japan, the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages require licenses issued by the National Tax Agency (NTA) under the Liquor Tax Act. These licenses are tied to the physical loc... Japan tax Nov 15, 2025
Responding to Japanese Tax Audits Introduction Tax audits in Japan are an essential tax process that cannot be avoided, regardless of the size or industry of the corporation. Particularly in recent years, as international transactions... Japan governance Nov 13, 2025
Japan Invoice System - A Guide for Foreign Companies Introduction With the growing presence of global companies in Japan, compliance with the country's Consumption Tax and its new Qualified Invoice System (commonly known as the "Invoice System") has bec... Japan governance Nov 6, 2025
Japanese Tax Calendar Introduction When companies expanding internationally conduct business in Japan, managing the schedule of "when and what to pay taxes" is extremely important for maintaining tax compliance and avoidin... Japan governance Oct 30, 2025
Company Registration In Japan Introduction Japan is a country that is politically stable and has gained international trust in its legal system and accounting standards. It offers a highly transparent business environment in Asia,... Japan governance Oct 23, 2025
Acquiring Financial Information from Japanese Subsidiaries Introduction For foreign multinational groups operating in Japan, obtaining accurate and timely financial information from Japanese subsidiaries is essential for governance, tax compliance, transfer p... Japan governance Oct 22, 2025
Japanese Consumption Tax Introduction Japan’s consumption tax system is one of the most critical tax regimes that foreign companies must understand when entering the Japanese market. As of 2025, Japan applies a standard tax r... Japan tax Aug 29, 2025