Tax Retainer & Filing
We provide ongoing tax advisory and filing services, from day-to-day tax consultation to annual tax returns.
Coverage Areas (Examples)
We provide comprehensive corporate tax support — from day-to-day tax work and annual filings to tax audit responses.
Year-End & Corporate Tax
We handle annual tax compliance from financial statements to corporate and consumption tax filings — closing each cycle with a review of issues for the year ahead.
Examples: Financial statements preparation / Corporate & local corporate tax filing / Consumption & local consumption tax filing / Size-based business tax compliance
Monthly & Bookkeeping
We build monthly closing and bookkeeping processes on cloud accounting — because timely monthly numbers are the foundation of cash management and decision-making.
Examples: Cloud accounting (MoneyForward, freee) / Monthly closing & trial balance / Cash flow management support / Bookkeeping & journal entry review
Tax Planning
We advise on everyday tax decisions — officer compensation, investment timing — prioritizing audit resilience and medium-term cash efficiency over short-term savings.
Examples: Officer compensation design / Expense deductibility assessment / Capital investment & tax planning / Business succession & inheritance tax
Tax Audit Response
We support tax audits from preparation through negotiation and amended returns — testing each finding against the law and clearly separating what to accept from what to contest.
Examples: Pre-audit record & document preparation / Tax office / NTA inspection attendance / Examiner response & negotiation / Amended returns & claims for correction
Our Strengths
Visibility Through the Right Tools
Using cloud accounting tools, we build real-time monthly reporting and efficient bookkeeping workflows. Where off-the-shelf software handles a task poorly, we sometimes build an AI-assisted tool for it instead. The aim is an environment where management can read the numbers directly and decide faster.
Expertise in Complex Tax Issues
Beyond routine filings, we handle complex tax issues—reorganization tax, consumption tax classification, crypto assets, and stock options—providing strategic tax support for management decisions.
Integrated Legal & Accounting Support
When a tax issue turns into a legal or accounting problem, the work continues within the firm. There is no second advisor to bring up to speed, and nothing falls between the two.
FAQ
Q. How do we switch to your firm for tax filing?
We support the entire transition process, from confirming the information needed for handover — prior year returns, account schedules, fixed asset registers — to completing the migration. The fiscal year-end is the most common switching point, but mid-year transitions are also possible. Please consult us if coordination with your previous adviser is needed.
Q. Can you help us implement cloud accounting software?
Yes — we provide implementation support for MoneyForward, freee, Yayoi Cloud, and others. This includes setting up bank account and credit card integrations, configuring journal entry rules, and training on reporting features. Migration from existing accounting software is also available.
Q. Can you represent us in a tax audit?
Yes — we provide end-to-end support from pre-audit preparation and document organization to attending the examination and managing communications with the tax office. Because our clients maintain well-organized records on an ongoing basis, we can respond calmly and smoothly when an audit begins. If you disagree with the outcome, we also handle objections and appeals in coordination with our attorneys.
Q. Can you advise on officer compensation structure and tax planning?
Yes — we advise on the appropriate level of officer compensation, the timing of resolutions, and how to make changes. We also provide ongoing guidance on legitimate tax planning including expense treatment, retirement allowance accrual, capital investment deductions, and the SME Business Continuity Fund.
Q. Can you help us comply with the invoice system (qualified invoice scheme)?
Yes — we support the full compliance process, from verifying qualified invoice issuer registration to updating invoice formats, confirming input tax credit requirements, and managing transactions with exempt suppliers. We also handle integration with cloud accounting tools.
Q. Can we engage you from right after incorporation, in the early startup stage?
Yes — we are available from immediately after incorporation. In the first year, filing deadlines for key elections (e.g., blue return approval, withholding tax special due date election) are short and easy to miss. Consulting us at the time of incorporation allows you to make the most of available tax options from the start.
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We will listen to your concerns and propose the most suitable service. Initial contact creates no contractual obligation.
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