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Japan Tax Compliance: Filings, Deadlines & Duties

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Japan Tax Compliance: Filings, Deadlines & Duties

Japan Tax Compliance: Filings, Deadlines & Duties

Guide to Japan's ongoing tax compliance responsibilities: monthly withholding, interim payments, annual filings, record retention, and audit thresholds.

Yuga Koda

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Corporate Tax Obligations for Companies in Japan

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Corporate Tax Obligations for Companies in Japan

Corporate Tax Obligations for Companies in Japan

Overview of Japan's corporate tax obligations: income tax, enterprise tax, inhabitants tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and fixed asset tax explained.

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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Tax Calendar for Foreign Companies in Japan: All Deadlines

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Tax Calendar for Foreign Companies in Japan: All Deadlines

Tax Calendar for Foreign Companies in Japan: All Deadlines

Complete tax deadline calendar for foreign companies in Japan. Covers first-year prorated filings, PE risk timelines, treaty notifications, FY alignment.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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Blue Form Tax Return in Japan: Benefits & Requirements

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Blue Form Tax Return in Japan: Benefits & Requirements

Blue Form Tax Return in Japan: Benefits & Requirements

Japan's Blue Form (aoiro shinkoku) tax return gives corporations 10-year loss carryforward, special depreciation, and enhanced deductions. Learn eligibility and how to apply.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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Tax Audits in Japan: What Foreign Companies Should Expect

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Tax Audits in Japan: What Foreign Companies Should Expect

Tax Audits in Japan: What Foreign Companies Should Expect

Complete guide to Japan tax audits for foreign companies: NTA examination types, common audit triggers, penalty rates up to 30%, and key preparation strategies.

Yuga Koda

Founding Director

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