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Japan Accounting Basics for Foreign Companies

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Japan Accounting Basics for Foreign Companies

Japan Accounting Basics for Foreign Companies

Essential guide to Japan accounting basics: fiscal year setup, statutory books, tax vs financial accounting, zeirishi role, and Blue Form filing status.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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How Japanese Accounting Differs from Global Standards

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How Japanese Accounting Differs from Global Standards

How Japanese Accounting Differs from Global Standards

Practical guide to how Japanese accounting differs from global standards in daily operations: fiscal year, chart of accounts, tax-book linkage, and consolidation.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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Accounting Not Maintained Properly in Japan: Risks

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Accounting Not Maintained Properly in Japan: Risks

Accounting Not Maintained Properly in Japan: Risks

What happens when accounting is not maintained properly in Japan: Blue Form revocation, tax penalties up to 40%, director liability, and banking consequences.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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Japan's Qualified Invoice System: What It Means for Your Accounting Software

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Japan's Qualified Invoice System: What It Means for Your Accounting Software

Japan's Qualified Invoice System: What It Means for Your Accounting Software

Japan's Qualified Invoice System has been mandatory since October 2023. Learn what your accounting software must support — T-numbers, dual tax rates, 7-year storage, and more.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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freee vs MoneyForward vs Yayoi: Best Accounting Software for Japan Compared

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freee vs MoneyForward vs Yayoi: Best Accounting Software for Japan Compared

freee vs MoneyForward vs Yayoi: Best Accounting Software for Japan Compared

Detailed comparison of freee, MoneyForward Cloud, and Yayoi — Japan's top 3 accounting platforms. Features, pricing, English UI, and which suits foreign companies best.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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Global vs. Domestic Accounting Software in Japan: Pros & Cons

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Global vs. Domestic Accounting Software in Japan: Pros & Cons

Global vs. Domestic Accounting Software in Japan: Pros & Cons

Pros and cons of global (SAP, NetSuite) vs domestic (freee, MoneyForward) accounting software for Japan subsidiaries. J-GAAP, invoice system, and cost analysis.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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