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                            Statutory audits
                            As a member firm of Grant Thornton International (GTIL), we provide international-standard audit & assurance services. We perform audit services effectively and efficiently by utilising our global audit methodologyo deliver consistent audit services globally and the integrated audit tool (Leap) to maintain audit quality and improve audit efficiency. Also our audit services are regularly reviewed by GTIL review team, thereby allowing us to further improve our audit quality.
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                            IPO voluntary audits
                            Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC provides audits for preparing for public offering, based on its extensive experience, to many companies aiming to go public.
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                            Other voluntary audits
                            Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC provides various types of discretionary audits based on the request of management.
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                            Information security audit
                            We verify and evaluate the state of appropriate controls based on information security risk assessments, and provide accurate advice to help improve information security.
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                            Business Tax Services
                            Growing businesses need strong tax management to meet current and future tax liabilities and we can help you achieve this, whatever challenges you face.
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                            Private Client Consulting
                            Private Client Consulting team provides a comprehensive cross section of advisory services to high net worth individuals and corporate executives, allowing such individuals to concentrate on their business interests.
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                            International Tax Services
                            In an ever-increasing environment of global competition, businesses must now cope with not only the complexity of different global operating environments, but also with global tax, legislative and corporate regulatory requirements.
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                            Transaction Tax
                            Our collaborative approach creates dynamic teams with a range of financial, commercial and operational backgrounds. We can help you understand the value drivers behind successful transactions. We support you throughout the transaction process helping achieve the best possible outcome at the point of the transaction and in the longer term.
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                            Reorganizations
                            Grant Thornton Taiyo Inc. provides total support for corporate restructuring; aimed atto responding to dramatic changes in the management environment.
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                            Corporate governance and risk management
                            Helping you balance risk and opportunity
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                            IPO Consulting
                            From business incubation to public stock offering, we offer a wide range of support programsservices for every stage of business development.
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                            Forensic and investigation services
                            Rapid and customised approach to investigations and dispute resolution
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                            Human Capital
                            With expertise in visa, payroll, human capital and income tax, we adopt a multi-disciplinary and global approach to provide comprehensive solutions to businesses' most valuable asset-people.
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                            Corporate Finance
                            Growing your business profitably against a tough economic backdrop is challenging and correctly evaluating and delivering transactions is a key part of a company’s growth strategy.
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                            International financial reporting standards (IFRS)
                            Our IFRS advisers can help you navigate the complexity of the Standards so you can focus your time and effort on running your business.
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                            Market research
                            Growing your business profitably against a tough economic backdrop is challenging and correctly evaluating and delivering transactions is a key part of a company’s growth strategy.
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                            Strategy
                            We can support you throughout the transaction process – helping achieve the best possible outcome at the point of the transaction and in the longer term..
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                            China Business and Tax Advisory Services
                            We take the worry out of doing business in China, working closely with Grant Thornton member firms and other professional accounting firms in China.
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                            Business Process Re-engineering
                            Growing your business profitably against a tough economic backdrop is challenging and correctly evaluating and delivering transactions is a key part of a company’s growth strategy.
We take the worry out of doing business in China, working closely with Grant Thornton member firms and other professional accounting firms in China.
Providing Tax Updates
Since joining the WTO, China has realized remarkable economic growth, despite serious government and legal restrictions on foreign investment. For foreign investors, understanding Law amendments and the ever-changing business environment is fundamental to business success. We work with local Chinese firms, providing you with timely information on tax, foreign exchange controls, trading and laws. Specifically we provide:
- information on China on a monthly basis
- special information when there are special reforms in China
Local Management Service
Reliance on local presence in China for up to date information may often be challenging. Our local management service line is designed to not only assist the China subsidiary disclose their financials to you but also to help you minimize tax costs, both in Japan and China. Our services include:
- Assisting with the local company’s monthly audit and monthly financial reports
- Translating and analyzing local financial information including consolidated reports
- Advising on improving local business operations
- Advice on tax minimization strategies and tax payment packages
- Assisting in applying for tax exemptions and preferential treatments
- Tracing and controlling fraud in the local entity’s accounts
- Consulting on overseas fund transfers
- Consulting on the introduction of multi-currency and multi-language accounting software
Supporting tax and accounting services between Japan and China
Multi-lingual consultants with finance and tax experience in both Japan and China are thin on the ground. Grant Thornton Taiyo Tax Corporation, however, dispatches such experienced Chinese professionals to provide you with the necessary global services and updated information, in both English and Japanese, with resources to assist you to further your business in China including corporate services, transactional based structuring, IPO services, M & A and reorganisation advice.
Transfer Pricing Consulting
According to 2004 statistics released by Chinese authorities, more than 60% of total tax return corrections made by the authorities were related to transfer pricing issues. China’s tax authorities are focusing on transfer pricing audits and increasing in aggressiveness, resulting in taxpayers suffering adjustments and penalties on price distortions.
We provide transfer pricing consultation on appropriate pricing methodologies, supporting documentation and APA services.
Establishment and Closing support services
Moving forward? Unsure what to do next? To minimize tax risk, it is important to consult with tax professionals before any significant business decisions are made. Grant Thornton Taiyo Tax Corporation:
- Understands our client’s activities to advise on the best structure to enter the Chinese market
- Consults on, and implements, capital increases or decreases
- Applies to the relevant authorities to increase the scope of business
- Consults on, and implements, corporate dissolutions and liquidations