Frequently Asked Questions

Do accounting records for a business in Japan need to be prepared in Japanese?

In practice, accounting records used for Japanese tax filing should be prepared in a form that Japanese tax authorities can understand and review.

This is particularly important during a tax audit, when tax officers may need to examine account titles, transaction details, invoices, receipts, and other supporting records.

For foreign business owners, our office can provide accounting in Japan with English support while maintaining the accounting records needed for Japanese tax purposes.

is necessary because tax officers can properly conduct tax investigations.