Tax Webinar “Latest Trends of Japanese Tax Audits and Taxation on Intercompany Loans”
2 December 2025
On 2th December, we hosted our webinar “Latest Trends of Japanese Tax Audits and Taxation on Intercompany Loans” with 30+ participants from multinational companies joining us. The strong turnout highlighted the growing attention on cross-border information exchange and the evolving approach of tax authorities.
Our experts from Forvis Mazars Tax Corporation (Japan) delivered key insights.
Presenters:
- Fumiyo Kawaguchi, Head of Tax
- Sho Matsukizono, Head of Transfer Pricing
- Satoru Araki, Partner, Tax advisory
Topics covered included:
- Recent trends in Japanese tax audits
- Transfer pricing for intercompany loans
- Earnings stripping & thin capitalization rules
We also addressed emerging questions—such as the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on tax audits, how to navigate new TP (Transfer Pricing) requirements from practical point of view, and common pitfalls when structuring intercompany financing in Japan.
As global tax environments continue to evolve, Forvis Mazars in Japan remains committed to providing clear and actionable insights to support multinational businesses.