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Japan Tax Desk

WTSのJapan Tax Deskへようこそ!

The Japan Tax Desk ("JTD") of WTS is a network of tax professionals who are highly passionate about serving Japanese clients around the globe. Many JTD members are Japanese speakers or have in depth experience working with Japanese companies.

One of our most important tasks is to build a cultural and linguistic bridge to Japanese top management. We are able to support the headquarters in Japan as well as local management in delivering relevant key messages. This bridging function is also highly appreciated by our clients.

Below we would like to introduce you to our key contacts at the Japan Tax Desk:

Matthias Wulf

  • Head of the Japan Tax Desk at WTS Germany
  • German certified tax advisor
  • 13 years of experience working in the corporate tax department of KPMG AG, Hamburg, Germany
  • Coordination and development of the JTD network for WTS Global
  • Specialization on international corporate tax advice with a strong focus on supporting the Japanese inbound and outbound business of our clients
  • Extensive industry experience in the areas of consumer electronics, automotive and healthcare
  • International tax advice (withholding taxes, permanent establishment risks, international secondments, tax treaty mechanisms to resolve double taxation and cross-border tax disputes, etc.)
  • Reorganisations / restructuring (mergers, demergers, asset deals, share deals, holding analysis, etc.)
  • General group tax advisory services (annual tax returns, fiscal unity, deferred tax accounting, tax audit support, etc.)
  • Fluent in German (native), English and Japanese

Thomas Kronfeld

  • Worked at KPMG Hamburg from 2015 to 2021;
  • Advisor for Japanese companies and international corporations for various tax matters (in particular preparation of annual tax returns, calculation of current and deferred taxes for annual financial statements under local GAAP and FIRS, preparation of withholding tax filings, support during tax audits, filing of appeals)
  • Extensive project experience related to international tax topics, e.g., withholding taxes, permanent establishments, cross-border transformations, M&A projects and the global minimum tax (Pillar Two) 
  • Sector expertise in the field of cruise and maritime shipping, consumer electronics, and trade
  • Deep intercultural experience from support of Japanese clients
  • Language skills: German (native), English (native level), Japanese (basic knowledge)

Ai Wegner

  • Several years' practical experience in the accounting department of a Japanese company in Germany, plus 16 years' experience in Japan Business Services at Ernst & Young Germany
  • German Certified Tax Advisor and specialist advisor for international taxation
  • Fluent in Japanese (native language), German and English

Tomomi Uchikawa

  • Key contact person at the Japan Tax Desk for Japanese clients
  • Responsible for shaping the branding of the Japan Desk of WTS, creating concepts and initiatives
  • Liaison and coordination point between WTS Germany, WTS Global member firms, and Japanese clients
  • Support in business development activities, project management, and organization of seminars and events
  • Several years of professional experience in accounting at Japanese companies in both Japan and Germany, as well as eight years of experience with KPMG Germany
  • Fluent in Japanese (native), German, and English

Yuko Kobayashi

  • Contact person of the Japan Tax Desk for Japanese clients
  • Coordination between WTS Germany / WTS Global and Japanese clients
  • Expertise in Japanese tax law / Experience with Japanese accounting systems / Extensive knowledge of Japanese social security system, etc.
  • Specialization on international corporate tax advice with a strong focus on supporting the Japanese inbound and outbound business of our clients
  • International tax advice (withholding taxes, permanent establishment risks, international secondments, tax treaty mechanisms to resolve double taxation and cross-border tax disputes, etc.) for APAC
  • German Tax Compliance
  • Fluent in Japanese (mother tongue), German and English

 


WTSのJapan Tax Deskへようこそ!

WTSのJapan Tax Desk(以下JTD)は、世界中の日系企業にサービスを提供することに強い情熱を持った税務専門家のネットワークです。JTDのメンバーの多くは日本語に堪能であり、また日系企業との長年の取引経験を有します。

本ネットワークの主軸は、日本のトップマネジメントと文化的・言語的な橋渡しをすることに重点をおいたサービス提供にあります。日本本社との橋渡しのみに限らず、海外拠点の経営陣にも適切なキーメッセージを伝える際のサポートを致します。この橋渡し機能は、国内外のクライアントから高い評価を頂いております。

以下にて、ジャパンタックスデスクの担当者をご紹介します。

マティアス・ヴルフ

  • WTSドイツJapan Tax Desk責任者
  • ドイツ公認税理士
  • ドイツKPMG法人税務部門での13年間に及ぶ実務経験を有する
  • WTS GlobalのJapan Tax Deskネットワークの発展と調整
  • 国際的な法人税アドバイスに特化し、クライアントの日本向けInbound、及びOutboundビジネスのサポートに重点を置く
  • 家電、自動車、ヘルスケア分野での豊富な業界経験あり
  • 国際税務アドバイス(源泉徴収税、恒久的施設リスク、海外出向、二重課税やクロスボーダー税務紛争を解決するための租税条約メカニズムなど)
  • 組織再編/リストラクチャリング(合併、会社分割、資産取引、株式取引、持株比率分析等)
  • グループ税務アドバイザリー業務全般(年次申告、財政統合、繰延税金会計、税務調査対応等)
  • ドイツ語(母国語)、英語及び日本語に堪能

トーマス・クローンフェルド

  • 2015年~2021年、KPMGハンブルクの国際税務部門に勤務
  • 日系および国際企業に対する税務コンサルティングを担当
  • 特に、年次税務申告書作成、ドイツ商法/IFRS決算における当期・繰延税金計算、税務申告書作成、税務調査対応支援、異議申立て作成などの業務に従事
  • 国際税法に関する問題、例えば源泉徴収税、事業拠点、国境を越えた組織再編、M&Aプロジェクト、グローバル最低税率(Pillar Two)などに関する長年のプロジェクト経験を有する
  • 海運、消費者向け電子機器、小売業界での専門知識を有する
  • 日系企業への幅広いサポート・対応を通じて培った、深い異文化理解
  • 語学力:ドイツ語(母語)、英語(ネイティブレベル)、日本語(初級)

ヴェーグナー愛

  • ドイツの日系企業の経理部にて数年、及びドイツ アーンスト アンド ヤング (Ernst & Young) のジャパン・ビジネス・サービスでの16年間の実務経験を有する
  • ドイツ公認税理士であり、国際税務専門アドバイザーの資格も有する
  • 日本語(母国語)、ドイツ語、及び英語に堪能

内川 知美

  • 日系企業クライアントのための Japan Tax Desk 窓口担当
  • WTS Japan Deskサービスブランドのコンセプト設計を推進  
  • WTSドイツ、WTS Global メンバーファーム、および日系企業クライアントとの連携・調整
  • 営業活動の支援、プロジェクトマネジメント、セミナー・イベントの企画運営を担当
  • 日本およびドイツの日本企業における経理業務経験に加え、KPMGドイツでの8年間の勤務経験
  • 日本語(母国語)、ドイツ語、英語に堪能

小林 裕子

  • 日本のお客様のためのドイツJapan Tax Deskのコンタクトパーソン
  • WTSドイツ/WTSグローバルと日本のクライアントとの調整
  • 日本の税法に関する専門知識/日本の会計制度に関する経験/日本の社会保障制度に関する豊富な知識を有する
  • 国際的な法人税のアドバイスに特化し、クライアントの日本向けInbound及びOutboundビジネスのサポートに重点を置く
  • APAC向け国際税務アドバイス(源泉徴収税、恒久的施設リスク、海外赴任、二重課税防止条約、クロスボーダー税務紛争など)
  • ドイツ税務コンプライアンス
  • 日本語(母語)、ドイツ語、英語に堪能

Main Contact bild Matthias-Wulf
Matthias Wulf
Partner (Head of Japan Tax Desk)
German Certified Tax Advisor
Executive Master of Accounting and Taxation
Germany
+49 40 3208 666 225
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Tomomi Uchiwaka / 内川知美
Manager
Japan Tex Desk
Business Development & Strategy
+49 40 3208 666 261

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