by Aki Kojima | Nov 26, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers
Osaka is a vibrant hub for international businesses and expats, making it essential to have a trusted tax professional who understands local and global financial landscapes. Whether you’re a foreign company setting up operations in Osaka or an individual...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 30, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Corporations
Preparing books of account in English may seem convenient for self-employed foreign companies operating in Japan and primarily using English. However, several important points must be considered when filing taxes and performing day-to-day accounting tasks. This...
by Aki Kojima | Sep 20, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Corporations
Structuring without input First, aim to create a system that does not require input. Instead of manually entering piles of paper receipts and invoices, digital data is increasingly being directly reflected in accounting systems. For example, an application that allows...
by Aki Kojima | May 11, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Corporations
The rules for including entertainment expenses in deductible expenses will be updated effective April 2024 in Japan. Many business owners are concerned about this provision. As a tax accountant, I am examining where the system should be used and its impact. I want to...
by Aki Kojima | Oct 21, 2024 | Individual & Freelancers, Corporations
Providing goods and services to foreign countries has become common in recent years.This article will summarize Japanese bookkeeping basics when providing services to foreign countries. Make a Record when you sell You record sales on the date the goods or services are...
