ONGOING TAX ADVISORY
Ongoing tax support for sole proprietors and small businesses in Japan.
We provide periodic consultations on Japanese tax matters, accounting, and filing issues, including cases involving overseas income or transactions.
An initial Spot Consultation is required before engagement.
Service Scope
- Tax consultation
- Accounting and journal entry review
- Cloud accounting support
- Tax filing guidance
- Consumption tax and invoice system matters
- Japanese tax matters involving overseas income or transactions
Who This Service Is For
Periodic Tax Consultation
Regular consultations to review tax and accounting issues as they arise.
Support for Overseas-Related Japanese Tax Matters
Japanese tax support for overseas income, foreign transactions, and other international elements.
Support in English
Consultations and explanations are available in English.
What Is Included / What Is Not Included
Included
- Tax consultation
- Accounting and journal entry review
- Cloud accounting support
- Tax filing guidance
- Consumption tax and invoice system matters
- Japanese tax matters involving overseas income or transactions
Not Included
- Bookkeeping services
- Substantial corrections to accounting records
- Amended tax returns and claims for correction
- Tax audit support
- Preparation of various notifications and applications
- Other work outside the scope of regular advisory services
Fees
Advisory fees vary depending on the frequency of meetings and your annual revenue.
Sole Proprietors / Individuals (Monthly, tax included)
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| Meeting Frequency | Under JPY 10 million | Under JPY 50 million | Under JPY 100 million |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular consultation every 4 months | JPY 30,800 | JPY 36,300 | JPY 41,800 |
| Regular consultation every 2 months | JPY 41,800 | JPY 47,300 | JPY 52,800 |
| Annual filing fee (once a year) | JPY 154,000 | JPY 181,500 | JPY 209,000 |
Corporations (Monthly, tax included)
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| Meeting Frequency | Under JPY 10 million | Under JPY 50 million | Under JPY 100 million |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular consultation every 4 months | JPY 40,500 | JPY 46,000 | JPY 51,500 |
| Regular consultation every 2 months | JPY 51,500 | JPY 57,000 | JPY 62,500 |
| Annual filing fee (once a year) | JPY 202,500 | JPY 230,000 | JPY 257,500 |
- The prices above are monthly advisory fees (tax included).
- The annual filing fee is charged once per fiscal year, at the time of closing.
- For revenue of JPY 100 million or more, please contact us for a custom quote.
If you only need tax advice once or twice a year, a Spot Consultation may be more suitable than an ongoing advisory engagement.
Before Entering into an Engagement
- Meetings are generally conducted via Zoom. If you prefer an in-person meeting, please contact us separately.
- As a general rule, clients are expected to enter their own accounting data. We can provide support to help you manage your bookkeeping and accounting in-house.
- We generally do not provide bookkeeping services.
- As a general rule, we do not accept ongoing advisory engagements where multiple service providers are involved in tax or accounting matters and the division of responsibilities becomes complex.
- If multiple people are involved on the client side, we ask that you designate a single point of contact.
- We do not provide lengthy consultations by telephone or communicate by fax.
- Please note that it may take some time to respond to emails and other inquiries, depending on the content and our current workload. This service is not intended to provide urgent or immediate responses.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Consumption tax return | Simplified taxation: JPY 33,000 per filing Standard taxation: JPY 55,000 per filing |
| Year-end tax adjustment | JPY 5,500 per person |
| Salary payment report | JPY 5,500 per municipality |
| Statutory report summary | JPY 16,500 |
| Depreciable assets tax return | JPY 22,000 per municipality |
| Personal income tax return (for corporate advisory clients) | JPY 33,000 per person (Salary and pension income only. For the medical expense deduction, mortgage tax credit, or furusato nozei / hometown tax donations, you will need to provide the required data.) |
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Here are some comments from clients who have used our ongoing tax advisory services.
We value clear communication and practical support tailored to each client’s circumstances.
I didn’t know much about taxes, so I appreciate you explaining everything to me. I struggled with bills and taxes, and your consultations and explanations of complex topics were very helpful.
from U.S.A., Freelancer
I want to thank Aki-san for all his help. Thanks to his advice and support, I proceeded smoothly from invoicing to tax filing. In particular, his support regarding implementing cloud accounting software was constructive. Aki-san’s explanations are clear, and he speaks English well, so I can confidently consult him. I highly recommend Aki-san as a tax advisor.
from Mexico, Freelancer
My previous tax accountant went out of business, and I was anxious to find a new one. Consulting with Aki was a relief—he was very kind and trustworthy. I thought obtaining invoices and handling other tasks would be difficult, but he explained everything clearly, making the tax process stress-free. I plan to continue entrusting my business to Aki in the future.
Japanese, Owner and President of a SME in Japan
Q. Why don't you offer free consultations?
A. Even in similar situations, individual assessment is required. For this reason, all consultations are provided on a paid basis.
Q. Can I engage you only for my annual tax return?
A. Yes. Please use our Tax Return Filing service. We will first review your situation through a Spot Consultation and then recommend either the Tax Return Filing plan or Collaborative Filing Support, depending on your needs.
Q. Do you provide services in English?
A. Yes. Consultations and email communication are available in both Japanese and English.
Q. Do you require clients to use specific accounting software or other tools?
A. I often work with freee for accounting. However, I can also work with other accounting software if you can provide access to or share the necessary data.
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Q. Do you provide bookkeeping services?
A. As a general rule, I do not provide bookkeeping services. Clients are expected to enter their own accounting data, and I can provide support to help you establish and maintain an in-house bookkeeping process.
Q. How are meetings conducted?
A. Meetings are generally conducted via Zoom. If you prefer an in-person meeting, please contact me separately.
Q. Can I consult with you by telephone or fax?
A. I do not provide lengthy consultations by telephone or communicate by fax. Regular consultations are generally handled by email and scheduled meetings.
Q. Can you work together with other accounting firms or consultants?
A. As a general rule, I do not accept ongoing advisory engagements where multiple service providers are involved in tax or accounting matters and the division of responsibilities becomes complex. If multiple people are involved, I ask that you designate a single point of contact.
Q. Are there services that are not included in the advisory fee?
A. Bookkeeping, substantial corrections to accounting records, amended tax returns, claims for correction, tax audits, preparation of various notifications and applications, and other individual matters outside the scope of regular advisory services are subject to separate fees or quotations.
Q. Can I request only one consultation or one tax return per year?
A. Yes. If you only need a consultation once a year or so, please use the Spot Consultation or Tax Return Filing service instead of an ongoing advisory engagement.
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