A Practical Guide to Deductions in Japan's Year-End Adjustment Introduction The year-end tax adjustment in Japan is a system in which companies conduct the final tax amount adjustment for income tax of salaried employees at the end of the year. In many countries,... Japan payroll Jan 30, 2026
Japan's Information Return System and Key Points for Practical Compliance Introduction When foreign companies establish operations in Japan, dealing with withholding tax and information returns often presents a significant practical burden, alongside corporate and consumpti... Japan tax Jan 23, 2026
Can Foreign Companies Claim a Japanese VAT Refund? Introduction As foreign companies expand their business activities in Japan or engage with Japanese counterparties, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT)... Japan tax Jan 17, 2026
Practical Issues Regarding Fixed Assets Tax in Japanese Establishments Introduction For foreign companies doing business in Japan, one of the tax items that is often overlooked in practice, despite having lower recognition compared to corporate tax and consumption tax, i... Japan tax Jan 16, 2026
A Complete Guide to Japan's Social & Labor Insurance for Foreign Residents Introduction For foreigners working in Japan, the system of social insurance and labor insurance is one of the most difficult systems to understand. Pay stubs list multiple deduction items, leading to... Japan payroll Jan 9, 2026
Payroll Taxation for Non-Residents Working in Japan: Practical Issues Introduction As the mobility of global talent increases, it is essential for foreigners and overseas residents engaging in short-term work, assuming executive positions, or owning real estate in Japan... Japan payroll Jan 3, 2026
A Practical Guide to Japan‘s Resident Tax for Expatriates Introduction One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of taxation for foreign expatriates working in Japan is "individual resident tax." While many expatriates receive thorough briefings on income... Japan tax Dec 25, 2025
Explanation of Japan's Individual Income Tax System Introduction The Japanese personal income tax system consists of various income categories, a progressive tax rate structure, social insurance premium deductions, a withholding tax system, determinati... Japan tax Dec 19, 2025
Key Tax Points for Non-Resident Enterprises Introduction With the increase in international transactions, even non-resident companies without a base in Japan may incur multiple tax obligations such as corporate tax, consumption tax, and withhol... Japan tax Dec 11, 2025
Japanese Consumption Tax Compliance for Overseas Businesses [Practical Guide] 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