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Ernst & Young Tax Co. is one of the largest tax professional firms in Japan. We provide international and domestic tax advisory and compliance services in Japan.
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Establishing robust global tax governance has emerged as a pressing corporate challenge as Japanese companies accelerate their overseas expansion.
In today’s world, alongside the rise in cross-border investments and overseas M&A, it is increasingly important for international tax practices to properly address varying tax regulations between countries, comply with tax rules for overseas M&A and organizational restructuring, and to manage transfer pricing and other risks associated with adjustments or litigation as a result of tax audits.
Meanwhile, the trends in global sustainability are also impacting the relationship between companies and tax, with investors and other stakeholders cautious about tax avoidance and excessive tax saving measures.
The demand for improved corporate accountability, transparency and fairness is also growing, as seen in the ongoing
momentum for mandatory tax disclosures mainly in the US and Europe. Base erosion and profit shifting to low-tax countries by multinational enterprises have become a global issue, driving companies to prepare for the scheduled introduction of BEPS2.0 rules, specifically focusing on global minimum tax. In addition, companies must also respond to various new tax regimes such as carbon taxes - already being introduced in Europe - and tax credit incentives.
The tax environment is increasingly complex and globalized and the demand for business transformation shows no signs of slowing down. Ernst & Young Tax Co. has identified additional key service areas (M&A transactions, cross-border human resources advisory, optimization and outsourcing of accounting and tax affairs, harmonization of
legal affairs, technology-oriented transformation of tax affairs and support for high net worth individuals) to help our clients grow their business in combination with our conventional service offerings (tax filings, tax advisory and support for transfer pricing and tax examinations).
At Ernst & Young Tax Co., we also focus on the utilization of technology and the development of human resources as we strive to meet the diverse tax needs of our clients and to offer value-added services. Examples of our initiatives include recruiting and developing professionals specializing in consulting and various other fields, utilizing state-of-the-art technology (including generative AI), and enhancing partnerships with EY member firms around the world, including EY’s assurance and consulting service lines in Japan.
In an era where tax is closely linked to corporate business activities and social change, our clients increasingly expect us to offer broader support for their business and not solely advise on tax issues.
The global tax landscape is endlessly evolving, and corporate and international tax strategies will continue to increase in importance. The always present EY purpose of “Building a better working world” cements our commitment to be leaders for a new tax era as tax, accounting and law professionals supporting the infrastructure of the Japanese economy.
Kazuhiro Ebina
Managing Partner Ernst & Young Tax Co.
Company Profile
| Firm name | Ernst & Young Tax Co. |
| Locations in Japan | Tokyo head office Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Mitsui Tower 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Direct: 03 3506 2411 Access, Map |
| Osaka office Umeda Hankyu Bldg. 8-1 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0017 Direct: 06 6315 1181 Fax: 06 6315 1167 Access, Map |
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| Nagoya office 〒450-6642 JR Gate Tower, 42F 1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Nagoya 450-6642 Direct: 052 588 8855 Fax: 052 588 8844 Access, Map |
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| Fukuoka office Tenjin Bldg., 7F 2-12-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0001 Direct: 092 752 5222 Fax: 092 752 5223 Access, Map |
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| Okinawa office The Terrace Office & Parking, 7F 1-3-12 Omoromachi, Naha-shi, Okinawa 900-0006 Direct: 098 917 5461 Fax:098 917 5499 Access, Map |
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| Managing Partner | Kazuhiro Ebina |
| Foundation | 2002 (established in accordance with the revision of the Certified Tax Accountant Law) |
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