Accounting & Tax compliance

ECOVIS AKIA Tax Consultants

Services related to accounting and tax, such as bookkeeping and tax consultation, are handled by Sato & Akasaki Accounting Office.

Sato & Akasaki Accounting Office

Bookkeeping and Monthly Reports

We record daily business transactions and prepare monthly reports based on this data.
We can also communicate directly with your headquarters’ representatives and support ERP software systems.

Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns

We prepare and file various tax returns, including corporate tax and consumption tax.
English versions of the tax returns can also be prepared for submission to your headquarters upon request.

Preparation and Filing of Tax Notification Forms

We prepare and file a full set of tax notification forms related to company incorporation, including the Application for Approval of Blue Return Filing, notifications concerning tax treaties, and other tax-related filings.
English versions of these documents can also be prepared for submission to your headquarters upon request.
In addition, we handle the necessary registration under the Qualified Invoice System (Japan’s new invoice system).

Tax Consultation

Our bilingual professionals will assist you with your tax-related inquiries.

Preparation of BEPS Documentation

Following the OECD’s BEPS Project recommendations, Japan has introduced transfer pricing documentation requirements.
Entities that are part of certain multinational enterprise groups are now required to submit the Ultimate Parent Entity Notification, Master File, and Country-by-Country Report.
At AKIA, we offer comprehensive support for the preparation of these documents in compliance with Japanese regulations.

Audit Support

We provide support not only for tax audits, but also for internal audits and audits conducted by external audit firms.

Consumption Tax Filing Support

We provide support for consumption tax filings in Japan for foreign corporations with/without a physical office or presence in the country, based on their business activities conducted in Japan.

Withholding Tax Administration Services

We handle withholding tax administration related to salaries, professional fees, and overseas remittances, including the preparation and submission of payment forms as well as payment of the withholding tax on your behalf.

Individual Income Tax Filing Support

We provide support for the preparation of final individual income tax returns for your company’s executives and employees.