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Japan's Business Manager Visa Reform: Stricter Screening and Higher Standards for Applicants
In recent years, the misuse of Japan’s Business Manager Visa has become increasingly common, with many applicants establishing so-called “paper companies” to obtain residency without engaging in genuine business operations. To prevent such abuses and raise the quality of foreign investment and entrepreneurship in Japan, the Ministry of Justice and the Immigration Services Agency have implemented a major revision of the Business Manager Visa system. Overall, the new framework
Oct 16, 20253 min read
Japan's Consumption Tax System
In recent years, the Japanese government has implemented stricter regulations on the consumption tax system. For investors who have...
Oct 6, 20253 min read
Application for Japan's Business Manager Visa: Thresholds to Rise Significantly!
In the summer of 2025, the Japanese government proposed a major tightening of the rules for the “Business and Management” residence...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
What Tax Issues Should U.S. Persons Consider When Establishing a Company in Japan to Engage in Real Estate Leasing?
As the Japanese yen continues to weaken, many Taiwanese investors are actively entering the Japanese real estate market. However, for...
Aug 7, 20253 min read
What impact does Trump's tax reform—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—have on taxpayers?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced numerous tax reduction measures. Some are extensions of President Trump's previous tax...
Jul 29, 20252 min read
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