Tax Accountant Specializing in Japanese Tax for Foreign-Affiliated Companies
Hello, I’m Kato, a licensed Japanese tax accountant (zeirishi) specializing in Japanese corporate tax and international taxation for foreign-affiliated companies.
Background
I have over three years of experience at a Big4-affiliated tax corporation, where I handled corporate tax compliance and international tax matters for foreign-affiliated companies in Japan. My work included explaining and reporting tax matters to overseas headquarters in English, as well as coordinating directly with overseas finance and tax teams on a day-to-day basis.
In addition to my tax firm experience, I have over three years of experience in accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) at a subsidiary of a Japanese listed company, giving me hands-on knowledge of management accounting and budgeting beyond tax compliance.
Registered as a zeirishi (Japanese Tax Accountant): October 2025
Areas of Expertise
- Japanese corporate tax (foreign-affiliated companies)
- Withholding tax and tax treaties
- International taxation
Languages
Japanese
English
I am able to explain tax matters and report to overseas headquarters in English, and to participate in meetings conducted in English. I also have professional experience in an English-language work environment through an internship at UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) in Vienna, Austria.
About This Blog
The blog covers practical tax issues in Japan — with a focus on withholding tax, tax treaties, and cross-border taxation — explaining both the regulatory background and the key practical considerations for each topic.
Contact
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