Grant Thornton Japan

Grant Thornton Japan is one of Japan’s leading assurance, tax and business advisory firms dedicated to serving the needs of public interest entities and privately held businesses.

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Grant Thornton Japan is one of Japan’s leading assurance, tax and business advisory firms dedicated to serving the needs of public interest entities and privately held businesses.

Audit & Assurance Services

We approach each audit with sharp thought, straight talk and common sense. In addition to verifying that financial results are fairly presented and meet applicable professional standards, we provide observations and insight into the real performance of your business.

Tax Services

Ambitious organisations need to consider their tax affairs carefully to gain trust and stay ahead of their competitors.

Advisory Services

As your business grows, our advisory services are designed to help you achieve your goals. Successful growth often means navigating a complex array of opportunities, challenges and risks.

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    Doing business in Japan
    Doing business in Japan Doing business in Japan
    If you are planning on doing business in Japan, knowledge of the investment environment and information on legal, accounting, taxation and human resource frameworks are essential to keeping you on the right track. This guide has been prepared for the assistance of those interested in doing business in Japan. It does not cover the subject exhaustively but is intended to answer some of the important, broad questions that may arise. When specific problems occur in practice, it will often be necessary to refer to the laws and regulations of Japan and to obtain appropriate accounting and legal advice. This guide contains only brief notes and includes legislation in force as of November 27, 2024.
    Less than a minute | 2025/12/05
    Revisions to the Tax-Free System for Foreign Travelers
    JAPAN TAX BULLETIN Revisions to the Tax-Free System for Foreign Travelers
    The 2025 Tax Reform included amendments to the Consumption Tax Act. This bulletin introduces revisions to the tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists and tax-free shops.
    4 min read | 2025/12/02
    Revision of Income Deductions
    JAPAN TAX BULLETIN Revision of Income Deductions
    As part of the 2025 tax reform, revisions have been introduced to reduce the tax burden amid rising wages and to aid flexible employment arrangements. The reform includes an increase in the basic exemption and the minimum amount of the employment income deduction, as well as the introduction of a new special exemption for specific dependents.
    6 min read | 2025/11/17
    PE Risks When Employees of a Foreign Corporation Work Remotely from Japan
    JAPAN TAX BULLETIN PE Risks When Employees of a Foreign Corporation Work Remotely from Japan
    In recent years, with the spread of teleworking and the diversification of international work styles, there has been an increasing number of cases where employees of foreign corporations stay in Japan and continue working remotely. While such work arrangements allow companies to utilize human resources more flexibly, they may also give rise to Permanent Establishment (PE) risks in Japan. The determination of a PE directly affects the attribution of taxing rights in Japan, making proper analysis and appropriate responses essential.
    7 min read | 2025/10/01
    Lease transactions
    JAPAN TAX BULLETIN Lease transactions
    Many companies in Japan conduct lease transactions, such as office leases, copiers and vehicles, and these lease transactions are accounted for in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP or Japan GAAP and so on. Japan corporate tax law has particular treatments for lease transactions. This article provides an overview of leases from the lessee's perspective.
    5 min read | 2025/09/12
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