Hands-on Japan Certified Tax Accountant

English-speaking certified tax accountant in Tokyo providing hands-on tax, accounting, and payroll support for foreign-owned subsidiaries operating in Japan.

Hands-on Japan Certified Tax Accountant supporting foreign-owned companies operating in Japan. I provide practical, direct tax, accounting, payroll, and compliance support for overseas businesses entering or expanding in Japan.

Who I Support

I work mainly with HQ CFOs, Japan Managing Directors, and Japan Country Managers of foreign companies.

Most of my clients are early-stage to mid-sized overseas businesses that need reliable, English-speaking tax support in Japan.

What Makes My Support Different

In Japan, tax, accounting, payroll, and social insurance are tightly connected.

I personally handle critical matters on behalf of client. You deal directly with Japanese certified tax accountant.

Five Basic Compliance Areas in Japan

Many foreign companies struggle because running a company in Japan requires compliance in five tightly connected areas:

Accounting & Corporate tax
Withholding tax
Special withholding individual resident tax
Social insurance
Year-end adjustment of withholding tax

Typical Client Cases

US high-tech product development company entering Japan
Singapore AI startup entering Japan
Indian air cargo general sales agent company entering Japan

Some clients first establish their Japanese entity, then later search for a hands-on tax accountant. Most clients contact me after establishing their Japanese entity.