Masato MinamizukaOct 2, 2023Accounting & Tax#4 What US Headquarters Need to Know About Japan's New Invoice SystemSince October 1, 2023, Japan has implemented a significant change in the handling of consumption tax, introducing the "Invoice System."...
Masato MinamizukaMar 19, 2023Accounting & Tax#3 Choose the legal form of your Japanese subsidiaryTypical business forms in Japan include representative offices (Chuzaiin jimusho: 駐在員事務所), branch offices (Shiten :支店), and subsidiaries...
Masato MinamizukaDec 6, 2022Accounting & Tax#1 Check-the-Box Election for the Japanese LLC (Godo Kaisha)In Japan, a limited liability company (Godo Kaisha, aka GK: 合同会社) is a taxable entity similar to a joint stock company (Kabushiki Kaisha,...