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:
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
Fluent in German (native), English and Japanese
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.)
General group tax advisory services (annual tax returns, fiscal unity, deferred tax accounting, tax audit support, etc.)
Contact person of the Japan Tax Desk for Japanese clients
Member of the central function Business Development & Strategy
Several years of accounting work experience for Japanese companies in Japan and Germany and 8 years of work experience in corporate tax department at KPMG Germany
Fluent in Japanese (mother tongue), German and English
Coordination between WTS Germany / WTS Global and Japanese clients
Organization of events, seminars and information material to support the WTS Group and the development of the JTD network
Supporting the service teams in overcoming cultural differences and language barriers
Fluent in Japanese (mother tongue), German and English
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
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