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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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Corporate

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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Corporate

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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Individual

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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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...

Japan tax

Aug 3, 2026

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Corporate

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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Corporate

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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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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Japan's Electronic Tax Payment for Foreign-Affiliated Companies: e-Tax, eLTAX, Pay-easy – Mechanisms & Practical Tips

Introduction In recent years, the digitalization of tax administration in Japan has rapidly progressed, and there are increasing opportunities to handle payments for corporate tax, consumption tax, wi...

Japan tax

May 21, 2026

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Corporate

Scope of Income Taxation for Foreign Individuals in Japan: Domestic Source Income

Introduction The number of foreign individuals working in Japan or earning income across Japan and overseas is increasing year by year. One of the most important issues among them is the question of "...

Japan payroll

Apr 20, 2026

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Corporate

Are Japan's Depreciation Rates Fixed by Tax Law? – A Basic Guide to Useful Life Tables & Methods

Introduction When foreign-invested companies enter Japan, the treatment of depreciation is an important issue that affects both tax and accounting. In particular, the question of whether "the deprecia...

Japan tax

Apr 3, 2026

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Corporate

Practical Checklist for Preventing Mistakes in Payment Slip Creation

Introduction When foreign-invested companies conduct business in Japan, they are required to address various tax obligations, including corporate tax, consumption tax, withholding income tax, and resi...

Japan tax

Mar 26, 2026

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