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 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
How to Configure Odoo for Japanese Consumption Tax–Exempt Businesses Introduction Since the introduction of Japan’s Qualified Invoice System (適格請求書等保存方式), the management of consumption tax (Japanese VAT) has become increasingly complex. However, not all companies in Ja... Japan Odoo tax Nov 5, 2025 DX
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
How Can Foreign Parent Companies Obtain 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 Corporation
Q: Taxation of Stock Options Granted by Foreign Residents in Japan from Unlisted Foreign Companies Introduction Stock options are considered, under Japanese tax law, as the rights granted by a company to its employees and officers, or those of its subsidiaries, to purchase the company's shares at a... Japan payroll tax Oct 4, 2025 Individual
Social Insurance Contribution Rates Introduction Social insurance contributions in Japan consist of health insurance, nursing care insurance, employee’s pension, employment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance, and the ch... Japan payroll Sep 23, 2025 Payroll
Japanese Consumption Tax System for Foreign Corporations: Key Points 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 Corporation
"Direct Payment" for tax settlement Introduction Direct payment refers to the procedure of electronically paying state taxes through account debit from a savings account in the taxpayer's name, either immediately or on a specified date,... Japan tax Aug 17, 2025 DX
Payment of Japanese Taxes via Overseas Remittance 1.Background Following the 2021 tax reform, effective January 4, 2022, a new method was introduced allowing taxpayers residing outside Japan to directly remit Japanese national taxes through overseas ... Japan tax Aug 15, 2025 International taxation