Tax
RELEVANT ATTORNEYS
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has one of the leading tax practices in Japan and has for decades, served international clients doing business in Japan. We provide innovative, solution-oriented, and comprehensive tax advice in a cost-effective manner. Unlike other corporate law firms in Japan, our tax experience is broad and deep, with a particular emphasis on tax planning and structuring. We have extensive expertise across the entire spectrum of corporate tax services, both transactional and adversarial, which we draw upon in helping our international and domestic clients achieve their business aims.

Our tax practice has been widely recognized for its excellent work. Some of our awards and rankings include the "Leading Tax Law Firm" award from Asian Legal Business for two consecutive years 2010 and 2011, a first tier Japan law firm ranking from the Tax Directors Handbook 2011, a Band 1 ranking from Chambers Asia 2011, and a first tier firm ranking from The Legal 500 2010/2011. The Legal 500 has commented that our Firm "offer(s) broad expertise on corporate and finance-related tax matters, and draws upon wide-ranging capabilities among its litigators to handle tax disputes."

Our expertise extends to a diverse group of industries, including:
  • Automotive
  • Chemical Production
  • Consumer Products
  • Energy and Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance
  • Media and Entertainment
  • National and Local Government, Sovereign Wealth Funds
  • Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
  • Private Equity and Investment Funds
  • Real Estate
     
Our specific areas of practice include:
Tax Planning and Structuring
  • Complex Inbound and Outbound Cross-border and Domestic Transactions and Structures
  • Corporate Reorganizations– M&A, Spin-offs and Other Business Combinations
  • International Taxation– Transfer Pricing, CFC Taxation, Tax Treaty Advice
  • Financial Products
  • Collective Investment Vehicles
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Private Equity, Investment Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds
  • Partnerships and Joint Ventures
  • Individual Tax
  • Employment, Compensation, Expatriate Tax Issues and Incentive Plans
  • Consumption Tax (VAT) and Other Indirect Taxes
  • Energy and Resource Taxes
  • Local (Municipal) Taxes Customs and Duties
Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Audit Representation
  • Administrative Appeals
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation with Tax Authorities