Products are not the only exports that require notification permission from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.Technical guidance to engineers, delivery of information on paper or electronic recording media, and provision of working knowledge at seminars, joint research, etc. may also require a permit,The provision of working knowledge at seminars, joint research, etc., may also require a permit.Violations may result in significant penalties.It is recommended that you proceed with your obligation to establish professional consulting, compliance, and internal controls.We recommend that you proceed with your compliance and internal control obligations.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.⇒
From October 2023, the invoice system for consumption tax will be introduced in Japan. 1.Registration as a ‘Qualified Invoice System’ for existing taxable enterprises (obtaining a VAT number)In order to deduct Input VAT, you have to register as a ‘Qualified Invoice System’; the deadline is the end of 2023/3. Non-resident Japanese individual enterprises and corporations wishing to deduct Input VAT must register. If a non-taxable enterprise registers, it can deduct Input VAT but must file a consumption tax return. 2.The simplified taxation systemThe simplified taxation system applies to individual enterprises and corporations with taxable turnover of up to 50 million yen. Input VAT can be deducted on a deemed basis. For example, in the case of a service business, 50% can be deducted as Input VAT. However, the simplified taxation must be notified in the year before the beginning of the business year. (The simplified taxation must be notified by the end of December 2022 in the case of individual enterprise. If the deadline is missed, this benefit is not granted for the year in question). 3.Transitional measuresTransitional measures have been established to take into account the impact on transactions. For purchases from tax-exempt businesses, an Input VAT deduction of 80% […]
US Re-export Control is Tightening.① EAR Compliance ② ECCN Classification ③ Customer Screening⇒ Then, you can determine requirement of export license or license exceptionViolation may result fines, imprisonment, and/or trading restriction of US goods. Organize reliable exporting system → Security Trade ControlClassification of export items, Customer screening, Staff training Contact ⇒
The Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act controls exports of arms and military-usable goods and technology to prevent them from passing to states, terrorists, or other parties that may threaten the security of Japan or the international community (security trade control). Violations of these export laws and regulations are very severely penalized as unauthorized exports. It is very severe, and in some cases, you may even be sent to prosecution. We will help you establish a right legal system for determining the applicability of your products, screening demanders, and requiring export licenses.This system will prevent you from being subject to post-export inspections by the customs authorities or pointed out by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).Our certified security trade control expert with technical backgrounds and experts in The Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and the Customs Act provide comprehensive backup. Click here to contact us ⇒.
We interviewed Mr. Shibata, CEO of Trade Tax East Japan (TTE), about the strengths of Trade Tax East Japan (TTE) and himself. International Business Consulting TradeTax East Japan is a business consulting company.The company in Tokyo is called TradeTax East (TTE) and the other in Osaka is called TradeTax West (TTW).We have feedbacked very positive reputations from companies doing foreign and global business. We work with TradeTax international tax and accounting firms.We provide our clients with the services that maximize after-tax cash-flow. We focus on the efficient improvement and management of commercial and logistics operations in global supply chains. Reorganization through the movement of locations within Asia, successful exits, and compliance with security trade controls linked to Europe and the U.S. are also new business areas. Business experience and network For business owners who are considering investing in Japan/Asia business Many foreign companies used Singapore or Hong Kong as their Asian base, but people are not aware that it is also advantageous to invest in Asia from Japan. Japan has a well-developed insurance system that covers the risk of investment in Asia by Japanese subsidiaries. In addition, in principle, dividends received in return for investments in Asia are not taxed.The […]
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