FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

At Nihonbashi International Tax Advisory Firm, the representative partner directly engages in consultation services with customers.
In principle, we do not change the responsible partner, so it enables us to engage in consultations with customers for a long period.
On the other hand, Big4 firms have a global network organization, so in cases where it is necessary to urgently look over the local tax regulations in detail or to entrust tax filing tasks locally, it would be desirable to make such requests.

Our main tax clients are Japanese corporations under foreign capital, but we are also able to provide comprehensive support regarding tax consultations and tax filing services for other Japanese entities.
We primarily focus on providing advice on corporate taxes from small and medium-sized corporations to relatively large corporations (with annual sales exceeding 1 billion yen).

About overseas tax regulations, we try to answer only general matters that can be confirmed in Japan. For detailed analysis and recent practical trends, it is necessary to confirm through local experts, so if confirmation is required for us, a separate estimate will be provided.

Yes. We can provide services not only in Japanese but also in English.

In Japan, the monopolistic works performed by certified tax accountants are tax agency, tax consultation, and tax filings. Furthermore, we also provide services regarding company establishment, funding and financing in Japan, as well as inheritance and business succession.

The scope of the services we provide under the service engagement includes answering various tax-related questions, addressing concerns regarding administrative operations in Japan (finance, accounting, general affairs, personnel), and providing advice on overall management.

Yes, there is no problem. Choosing a reliable tax accountant is important in Japan, so we think you should have several discussions before making a decision.
You can use our first consultation with free, so please so not hesitate to contact us.

We usually offer specialized services such as international taxation, without affecting contracts with existing tax advisors.
It is possible to separate the service by continuing to consult on tax return preparation and domestic taxation with current certified tax accountants, and entrusting international taxation and tax audit matters to us.
In recent years, Japanese tax laws have become more complex, leading to an increase in cases where tax accountants collaborate with other professionals who are well-versed in specialized fields. It is not uncommon.

Principally, there is no problem at any timing. We will propose the optimal plan to enable a smooth transition of service contracts.

We do not generally visit on a monthly basis from the perspective of utilizing cloud accounting systems and IT tools to improve administrative tasks and enhance business efficiency.
However, we can respond to your requests anytime through Zoom or Microsoft Teams if business owners and financial personnel have matters to consult.

Yes, we also deal with your requests only for tax returns.
If you do not enter into a service agreement, we may not be able to respond frequently to respective consultations, but even in a service agreement that only performs tax filings, we are willing to answer your consultations within a reasonable extent.

First, please prepare the financial statements and tax returns for the past three periods, as well as the most recent trial balance.
The advisory fee varies depending on the company’s asset size, sales volume, shareholder composition, and the presence or absence of profits or losses.
By reviewing the financial statements and tax returns, it becomes possible to grasp this information, so we will generally need to review the financial information.
Of course, we will enter into a confidentiality agreement (NDA) regarding the provision of information.

We disclose a fee table regarding our advisory services.
However, advisory fees vary depending on the nature of the services, so please contact us for details.
Our motto is to provide services at appropriate prices with same level of major tax accounting firms.

Service fees for Tax Filings

The price on our fee table is just an estimate. For example, if you are going to outsource bookkeeping, you will be charged an additional fee separately, but if it is understood that you can cooperate to some extent in for journal entries, we will give you a discount on the service fee from the price on the fee tables.

If you only wish to prepare tax return documents once a year, or if you do not require high value-added services, a low-cost accounting firm may be suitable for your needs.
However, low-cost accounting firms often have part-time or temporary staff as responsible person and adopt a business model that systematically handles bookkeeping and tax returns.

We believe in not only the expertise in taxation but also in the motto of having a certified public accountant with a wide range of knowledge in industries and sectors as a business partner to support your company. Naturally, this will make a significant difference in the future of your company. Therefore, it is advisable to clearly define the scope of services you require, including accounting, taxation, and management, and consider which option is best for you.

No. The first consultation (approximately 1 hour) is free, so please feel free to consult us. After hearing your requests, we will provide you with an estimate of the time and our service fee if we can undertake the work or not.

Yes. Before starting a business, there is no sales record, and there may be cases where it is not possible to make immediate payment even if a service contract is concluded due to reasons such as delays in remittances from an overseas parent company.
In such cases, it is also possible to respond flexibly by estimating the service fees after establishment, and then entering into a service contract with a monthly fixed fee. Please feel free to consult with us once.

We are aiming for complete automation of journal entry input by introducing a cloud accounting system, so we do not anticipate performing the task of inputting journal entries.
Therefore, it is assumed that your company will handle tasks such as inputting data into the ERP system or the accounting system specified by the overseas parent company.

We do not generally perform bookkeeping outsourcing services. However, it is possible to collaborate with other accounting firms specializing in bookkeeping. In addition, we are able to support tasks such as periodical check for monthly results.

Upon hearing about your situation and needs, we take the approach of proposing the most suitable accounting system.
However, we recommend the cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, Freee or Money Forward.
This is because it is possible to significantly reduce the workloads on bookkeeping task. And then it enables you to be involving the staff in more financial decision-making.
We believe that it further leads the client to higher level. Of course, we will support you from implementation to how to use it, so please feel free to consult with us.

Our company recommends using Xero, Freee or Money Forward as cloud accounting systems, but in the initial stages of implementation, it may be difficult to acquire smooth skills such as settings and how to use the system. However, every company offers comprehensive support for implementation through chatbots, and we will also teach you how to use them.
So, please feel free to consult us about anything.

If you conduct accounting operations on your side, you do not need to change the accounting system. Of course, we can accommodate changes midway, so please consult with us.

Affiliated labor and social security professionals will respond. We will listen to your inquiries from a wide perspective.

Representative partner, certified tax accountant, will respond.
We will deal with not only the the tax investigation, but also the preparation in advance and negotiations after the on-site investigation.