Japan: Raise of consumption tax rate

Japan’s House of Representatives approved a new income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan on 19 May 2026. On 14 May 2026, lawmakers reviewed and passed the draft ratification law in its first reading. The parliament completed the ratification process

Kyrgyzstan's parliament has given its approval to ratify a tax agreement with Japan that will modernise bilateral tax relations between the two countries. On 14 May 2026, lawmakers reviewed and passed the draft ratification law in its first

Japan and France have agreed to boost cooperation on rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the

Japan’s National Diet approved the 2026 tax reform legislation on 31 March 2026, which has been published in the Official Gazette. The measures reflect proposals released in December 2025 and January 2026, covering income, corporate,

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 March 2026 that officials from Japan and the Czech Republic have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed in principle on a new income tax treaty. The agreement was initialled by both parties

Japan’s Cabinet has submitted the 2026 tax reform package to the National Diet of Japan, proposing amendments to global minimum tax rules, income tax provisions and consumption tax regulations. The bill updates Japan’s global minimum tax