Japan’s 2026 tax reform has increased the immediate-expensing threshold for qualifying small depreciable assets from less than ¥300,000 to less than ¥400,000. The revised threshold applies to qualifying assets acquired […]
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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has completed the 2026 regional minimum-wage recommendation process. The weighted national average will increase by ¥56 to ¥1,177 per hour, with individual prefectural
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The Hokusai wave of immigration reform continues to roll across Japan. Following recent changes affecting the Business Manager Visa, work visas and the treatment of public obligations, attention is now
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Branch offices are sometimes considered an attractive option for overseas companies entering Japan because they can be established without separate Japanese capital and may appear administratively simpler than incorporating a
Tokyo, August 28, 2025 — Japan plans to significantly tighten eligibility criteria for its Business Manager Visa, effective mid-October 2025. The revised requirements aim to curb misuse of the system
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With Tokyo being the wealthiest city on the planet, it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive and strategic locations to start a business and tap into a vast ocean
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Japan’s consumption tax system underwent a major transformation with the introduction of the Qualified Invoice system on October 1st, 2023. This new system replaces the traditional transaction-based method with an
August 2023 Kreston Global has been ranked as the 10th biggest accounting network in Japan in terms of revenue by the International Accounting Bulletin (IAB), moving up one spot from
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July 28, 2023 For foreign companies looking to establish a business presence in Japan, selecting the appropriate legal form is a crucial decision. The choice will impact the company’s operations,
July 21, 2023 Japan, a country rich in history, tradition, and innovation, offers a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to expand their global reach. As the world’s