Practical Response to Tax Filing and Payment Omissions in Japan – Surcharges, Interest, and Risk Mitigation Introduction When foreign-invested companies conduct business in Japan, tax compliance is extremely important. However, in practice, cases of missed filings and payments are not uncommon. Particularly... Japan tax Mar 19, 2026 Corporation
Foreign Companies in Japan: The Resident Tax Special Collection System and Key Payroll Compliance Points Introduction For companies employing employees in Japan, one of the most important tax procedures related to payroll is the handling of "residential tax (individual residential tax)." Unlike income ta... Japan payroll tax Mar 12, 2026 Corporation
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 Corporation
Odoo19 Invoice Customization Guide for Foreign Companies in Japan Introduction With each version upgrade, Odoo continues to refine its user interface and accounting functionalities. While the core tax architecture remains consistent, Odoo19 introduces enhancements t... Japan Odoo tax Feb 19, 2026 DX
What is Japan's Individual Income Tax 183-Day Rule? A Complete Guide to Short-Term Stay Tax Exemption Introduction As the international movement of personnel in global companies becomes the norm, the term "183-day rule" frequently appears. However, in practice, this concept is often misunderstood. The... Japan payroll Feb 14, 2026 Corporation
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 Corporation
Departure Tax Filing (Quasi-Final Tax Return) in Japan Introduction When an individual who resides in Japan relocates overseas, this move constitutes a significant tax event under Japanese tax law. Upon departure, Japan requires the settlement of income t... Japan tax Feb 5, 2026 Individual
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 Corporation
Social Insurance Premium Rates 2026 Introduction Japan’s social insurance premiums consist of multiple statutory schemes, including health insurance, nursing care insurance, employees’ pension insurance, employment insurance, workers’ a... Japan payroll Jan 24, 2026 Payroll
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Corporation