Japan Master Tax Guide 2026-27, 24th Edition

John W Darcy (Author)

ISBN: 9789814359061

Published: July 2026

Format: Paperback, 900 pages

Language: English

Publisher: CCH Singapore (Wolters Kluwer)

Description

The Japan Master Tax Guide, 24th Edition is the reference international tax practitioners reach for when a client's structure touches Japan. It translates Japanese tax statutes, regulations, and National Tax Agency circulars into structured, citation-backed commentary in English — closing a real gap, since most Asia-focused tax literature in English concentrates on jurisdictions other than Japan.

Key Features

• Legislation and NTA guidance incorporated through 30 April 2026, with clear commentary on what changed and why it matters
• Flowcharts and tables that turn multi-step Japanese tax procedures into a checkable sequence
• Extensive citations to primary statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance for direct sourcing
• Japanese terminology retained alongside English explanations for key legal concepts, headings, and technical terms

Coverage

Corporate and individual income taxation in Japan · Consumption tax (Japan's VAT/GST equivalent) · Withholding tax on cross-border payments · Compliance procedures and administrative guidance from the National Tax Agency · Practical analysis aimed at multinational businesses and advisors operating in or investing into Japan.

About the Author

John W Darcy is the author of the Japan Master Tax Guide series published by CCH Singapore, drawing on sustained analysis of Japanese tax statutes and National Tax Agency circulars to produce commentary aimed specifically at an international, English-reading audience of tax and legal professionals.

Table of Contents

Overview of the Japanese tax law framework · Corporate income taxation · Individual income taxation · Consumption tax · Withholding tax and cross-border payments · Compliance requirements and penalties · National Tax Agency circulars and administrative guidance · Recent legislative developments through April 2026.

Why buy this book?

Practitioners advising on cross-border structures involving Japan routinely hit a wall: abundant English-language tax literature exists for the US, UK, and Europe, but very little is built for international consumption on Japan. This Guide fills exactly that gap — a multinational finance team setting up a Japanese subsidiary, or a tax advisor structuring a cross-border payment, gets primary-source-backed commentary with the flowcharts to walk through compliance steps, instead of piecing together translated NTA circulars from scratch. For firms expanding an Asia-Pacific tax or corporate advisory practice, it is the reference that makes Japan-facing engagements tractable.

Keywords

Japan tax law, Japan corporate tax, National Tax Agency, Japan consumption tax, cross-border tax Japan, Asia-Pacific tax guide

Target Audience

Accountants, Multinational companies, Financial advisors

Genre

Accounting, Economy, Finance

Q&A

What does the Japan Master Tax Guide 2026-27 cover?
It covers Japanese corporate and individual income tax, consumption tax, withholding tax, and compliance procedures, with legislation incorporated through April 2026.

Who is this Guide written for?
International tax professionals, multinational businesses investing in or operating from Japan, and legal and finance professionals needing detailed Japanese tax insight.

Is the commentary based on primary Japanese sources?
Yes — it includes extensive citations to Japanese statutes, regulations, and National Tax Agency circulars.

Does the Guide retain Japanese terminology?
Yes — Japanese terms are used alongside English explanations for key legal concepts and technical terms.

Is this Guide useful for professionals based outside Japan?
Yes — it is written specifically for an international audience without requiring Japanese-language sources.

Where can I buy the Japan Master Tax Guide 2026-27, 24th Edition?
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