Can Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines Be Extended in Japan? Introduction For foreign-invested companies and foreign corporations doing business in Japan, tax compliance in Japan is one of the most important issues regarding "deadline management." Strict filing... Japan tax Feb 27, 2026
Depreciation treatment under Japanese tax law Introduction 日The depreciation system in this tax context is a fundamental mechanism for reasonably allocating the acquisition costs of a company's assets over time. However, for foreign companies ope... Japan tax Feb 6, 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 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
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