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
Furusato Nōzei Introduction Furusato Nōzei is a uniquely Japanese system that often attracts attention both domestically and internationally. It is frequently described as a “tax payment system with attractive local... Japan tax Dec 26, 2025 Individual
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
Furikae Nōzei (Automatic Bank Transfer Tax Payment) Introduction Japan offers several methods for paying national taxes, including over-the-counter payment, electronic payment systems such as direct debit and internet banking, and credit card payment. ... Japan tax Dec 17, 2025 Individual
Q: When a foreign resident in Japan exercises stock options (SO) from a foreign unlisted company? Introduction Under Japanese tax law, a stock option (SO) grants an employee or director the right to acquire shares of a company or its subsidiary at a predetermined exercise price within a specified ... Japan payroll tax Dec 13, 2025 Individual
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Corporation
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 Corporation