ACCOUNTING & TAX
Bilingual Services in Japan
Day-to-day recording of financial transactions in accordance with Japanese standards, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
Back-office services including document management, expense processing, invoicing, and vendor coordination to streamline daily operations.
Support with initial corporate bank account setup, as well as ongoing account administration, transaction monitoring, and cash handling protocols.
Periodic review of financial records, controls, and compliance to ensure internal accountability and risk mitigation.
Preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with Japanese GAAP and tax authority requirements.
Customized internal financial reports for management decision-making, including KPIs, variance analysis, and budgeting support.
Monitoring and forecasting of cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity and support operational and investment planning.
Analysis and improvement of financial and administrative workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Design and implementation of internal control systems to prevent errors, fraud, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Reconciliation and conversion of Japanese statutory accounts to IFRS or US GAAP for multinational reporting consistency.
Specialized accounting for Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) including real estate and structured finance vehicles.
Strategic planning to optimize corporate tax positioning, reduce liabilities, and ensure compliance with Japanese and international tax laws.
Preparation and filing of annual corporate income tax returns in accordance with Japanese tax law.
Support for employee and executive income tax filings, including expatriate taxation and social security coordination.
Guidance and representation during tax audits or inquiries, ensuring proper documentation and response to authorities.
Comprehensive review of financial and tax positions during mergers, acquisitions, or investment assessments to identify risks and validate value.
NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF CROSS-BORDER ACCOUNTING AND TAX COMPLIANCE IS CHALLENGING
Our bilingual experts in Japan are there to support you with local issues and any cross-border activities that you might encounter in your ongoing business reliably and professionally.
Our services include:
- ongoing bookkeeping, accounting and reporting support
- budgeting
- cash-flow tracking and control
- corporate income taxation in either country
- wage tax and personal income tax support for seconded employees
- support in double taxation treaty applications
- advice on how to structure acquisitions, mergers, or other restructurings.
*Tax compliance advisory services in Japan are provided by Kreston ProWorks Tax Services
