Although all Japanese tax law is statutory in origin, actual sources of tax
law encompass not only national legislation but also substantive and
procedural guidelines established by the Cabinet and ministries,
administrative circulars promulgated by the National Tax Agency and other
government bodies, and decisions of the National Tax Tribunal and the judicial
courts.
Tax Law in Japan, written by three Japanese business and tax lawyers with
international experience, is the ideal guide to navigating the complex tax
regime associated with foreign investment in Japan.
Among the many essential topics covered are the following:
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historical, economic, and political background;
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criteria for income taxation on inbound and outbound transactions;
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practitioners licensed to handle tax matters;
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income tax withholding vs. self-assessment;
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rates and exemptions;
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incentives and disincentives;
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dispute settlement procedures and rights to objection and appeal; and
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excise and property taxes.
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opposed to a burdensome detailing of every technicality and nuance;
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more accessible Tax Law in Japan features specially designed
introductions that provide essential context for a working knowledge of the
Japanese tax regime.
With numerous explanatory charts and tables, comprehensive and up-to-date
bibliographies, and a detailed topical index, Tax Law in Japan is the
ideal starting point for international tax practitioners and business persons
contemplating transactions with Japanese parties.
The Authors, List of Abbreviations, General Introduction § 1
. General Background of Japan § 2. Constitutional Background §
3. The State and its Subdivisions § 4. Some Features of the
Public Finance of Japan § 5. International Aspects of Major
Japanese Taxation Areas Part I. The General Tax Codes and Other
General Tax Regulations Chapter 1. Introduction to the Tax Culture and
Structure § 1. General Outline of the Japanese Tax System § 2.
The Organization of the Tax Administration § 3. The Organization
of the Tax Consultancy Chapter 2. Administration and Procedures § 1.
General Principles § 2. Returns, Assessment and Payment § 3.
Collection, Offences and Penalties § 4. Anti-Avoidance Regulations
§ 5. Objection and Appeal § 6. Other Rights and Duties of
Taxpayers Part II. National Tax Act –
Domestic Aspect Chapter 1. Taxes on Income, Profits and Capital Gains §
1. Individuals § 2. Corporations Chapter 2. Social
Security Contributions § 1. Overview § 2.
Employer/Employees § 3. Self-Employment or Non-Employment § 4.
Others Chapter 3. Taxes on Payroll andWork Force Chapter 4.
Taxes on Property § 1. Recurrent Taxes on Immovable Property §
2. Recurrent Taxes on NetWealth § 3. Estate, Inheritance and
Gift Taxes § 4. Valuation of Property Subject to theWealth
Acquisition Tax § 5. Taxes on Financial and Capital Transactions
§ 6. Non-Recurrent Taxes § 7. Other Recurrent Taxes
Chapter 5. Domestic Taxes on Goods and Services § 1. General
Sales, Turnover or Value-Added Tax § 2. Excise Taxes § 3.
Profits of Fiscal Monopolies Table of Contents § 4. Taxes on
Special Services § 5. Taxes on Use of Goods or on Permission to
Use Goods or to Perform Activities § 6. Other Domestic Taxes on
Goods and Services Chapter 6. Taxes On International Trade and
Transactions § 1. Import Duties § 2. Export Duties
§ 3. Profits of Export or Import Monopolies § 4. Exchange
Profits § 5. Exchange Taxes § 6. Other Taxes on
International Trade and Transactions Chapter 7. Other Taxes § 1.
Poll Taxes § 2. Stamp Tax (Inshi Zeii) § 3. Other
Taxes and Parafiscal Taxes Not Elsewhere Classified
Part III. International Aspect Chapter 1. Outbound Transactions by
Residents § 1. Foreign Tax Credit Rules § 2. Foreign
Currency Translation Rules § 3. Transfer Pricing Rules § 4.
Thin Capitalization Rules § 5. Anti Deferral Rules § 6.
Incentives And Disincentives § 7. Enforcement § 8.
Individual Residents Chapter 2. Inbound Transactions by Non-Residents
§ 1. Overview § 2. Domestic Source Income § 3.
Permanent Establishment § 4. Manner of Taxation Chapter 3.
Tax Treaties § 1. Income and Capital § 2. Estate,
Inheritance and Girt Index