AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS K.K. is an accounting firm providing tax and accounting services primarily to foreign affiliated companies.
AKIA is an all-around professional firm affiliated with certified tax accountant, licensed labor consultant and licensed solicitor.
Foreign affiliated companies can enjoy our complete service for tax declaration/accounting/payroll/social insurances/bank transfer/setting
up of enterprises/VISA procedures/approvals and licenses etc. so that you can focus on your business, while we take care of everything
else.
In a complex business environment with a flurry of law revisions corresponding to the diversified corporate activities, AKIA provides
excellent domestic and international tax service based on profound experiences and resources.
2021/01/15
Revision of the Law Concering Stabilization of Employment of the Elderly
Revision of the Law Concerning Stabilization of Employment of the Elderly (Effective April 1, 2021)
In addition to the current obligation to secure employment until the age of 65, companies are obliged to make efforts to secure
employment opportunities until the age of 70.
【Current law】
Obligation to implement any of ① to ③ and to provide employment opportunities until age 65
① Raising the retirement age to 65
② Introduction of continuous employment system for employees up to 65 years old (Reemployment or extended employment systems)
③ Abolition of mandatory retirement age
【After the revision in April 2021】
It is necessary to make efforts to introduce any of the measures from ① to ⑤ to ensure the employment of elderly people.
① Raising the retirement age to 70
② Introduction of continuous employment system for employees up to age 70
③ Abolition of mandatory retirement age
④ A system under which elderly persons who wish to work are awarded outsourcing contracts on an ongoing basis until the age of 70.
*A system in which a person undertakes work for the company not as an employee but as a sole proprietor
⑤ Introduction of a system which enables elderly persons who wish to work to engage in social contribution projects implemented by
employers until age 70.
*Participating as a paid volunteer in social contribution NPO activities established by the company etc.
(For ④ to ⑤, prior preparations such as to make a plan and obtain agreement of the majority of labor union are required. As workers'
accident compensation insurance is not applicable careful enough discussion, in house announcement and thorough explanation are
necessary.)
This will be a new challenge for companies, but it may also be a chance to secure excellent employees amid the declining birthrate and
aging population.
For elderly people who wish to work, in addition to securing income, there is a possibility to increase the amount of old-age pension
benefits due to the extension of the insured period of the employees' pension program, and or a possibility to receive benefits in
the event that they become unable to work because of illness or injury during the insured period of the employee’s health insurance
program.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website (Japanese)
June 1, 2020
Notice regarding operations of AKIA office after the lift of the declaration of State of Emergency by the Japanese Government
Notice regarding operations of AKIA office after the lift of the declaration of State of Emergency by the Japanese Government
The Japanese Government's declaration of a State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was lifted on May 25.
However, we have decided to continue the following operational procedures to prevent the spread of the virus, and ensure the safety of
our clients and employees. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your kind understanding in the matter.
1) Operation in our Yokohama office
We will gradually resume the regular operation in our Yokohama office. But our staff will continue to work from home as well. We also will
continue to refrain from client visits and any face-to-face meetings and replace them with teleconferencing (Skype / Zoom) and
communication with e-mails.
2) Contact information
Please contact us primarily by email. As for your call to our office phone number, it will be answered by an operator of a secretary service. Please leave your message and contact number so that in-charge person will get back to you.
3) Postal mail delivery
Postal deliveries will continue as usual. However, since our administration staff responsible for mail handling may not be there always, we
cannot check them regularly. Please send documents electronically by e-mail. In case original documents need to be sent or received
by post/courier, please give a notice to our staff in advance.
4) Billing & Invoicing
All invoices to clients will be sent electronically in a PDF format by e-mail. If the hard copy of the invoice is required, please contact our
staff.
We thank you in advance for your kind understanding and co-operation.
We wish you, your family and colleagues the good health and safety.
With Best Regards,
AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS
May 7, 2020
Extension of the work from home period till May 31
In relation to our notice regarding operations of AKIA office in response to the declaration of State of Emergency by the Japanese
Government dated April 13, we would like to inform you that we have extended our work from home period till May 31
as per the government’s declaration of extension of State of Emergency period till May 31.
All the operational procedures in our prior notice apply until the above mentioned date.
We thank you for your continuous understanding and co-operation.
With Best Regards,
AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS
May 7, 2020
Japanese government has implemented various economic measures against theCovid-19 pandemic.
We selected some important measures regarding taxation and subsidies.
We hope the table will be useful for your business.
Please note this table is prepared for general use and several factors shall be considered as to the applicability to your company.
(This is based on the information as of April 29. )
Relief Measures during Coronavirus outbreak_20200429_rev
With Best Regards,
AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS
April 13, 2020
Notice regarding operations of AKIA office in response to the declaration of State of Emergency by the Japanese Government
Notice regarding operations of AKIA office in response to the declaration of State of Emergency by the Japanese Government
In response to the Japanese Government's declaration of a State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on
April 7, AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS has decided to implement certain operational procedures to prevent the further spread of the
virus, and ensure the safety of our clients and employees. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your
kind understanding in the matter.
1) Work from Home
From April 13, 2020 to May 6, 2020, we will minimize the operations in our Yokohama office. During the period our staff will continue to support you from home.
We refrain from client visits and any face-to-face meetings and replace them with teleconferencing (Skype/Zoom) and
communication with e-mails.
2) Contact information during this working from home period
Please contact us primarily by email. As for your call to our office phone number, it will be answered by an operator of a secretary
service. Please leave your message and contact number so that in-charge person will get back to you.
3) Postal mail delivery
Postal deliveries will continue as usual. However, since our administration staff responsible for mail handling will also be working
remotely, we may not be able to check them regularly. Please send documents electronically by e-mail. In case original
documents need to be sent or received by post/courier, please give a notice to our staff in advance.
4) Billing & Invoicing
During this period, all invoices to clients will be sent electronically in a PDF format by e-mail. If the hard copy of the invoice is
required, please contact our staff.
We thank you in advance for your kind understanding and co-operation.
We wish you, your family and colleagues the good health and safety.
With Best Regards,
AKIA TAX CONSULTANTS
