Japan, Philippines negotiates to revise income tax treaty
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on 26 January 2026, that the first round of negotiations to update the Japan–Philippines Income Tax Treaty will begin in Manila today, 27 January 2026. The treaty was originally signed in 1980
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Japan: Cabinet moves to implement Pillar 2 Side-by-Side Package
Japan’s Cabinet has adopted a decision of 23 January 2026 to bring the country’s Pillar 2 global minimum tax framework in line with the OECD’s Side-by-Side Package released on 5 January 2026. The Cabinet decision outlines several key
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Japan, UAE conclude seventh round of EPA negotiations
Japan and the UAE concluded the seventh round of negotiations for their Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, held from 19 to 22 January 2026. The meeting was attended, from the Japanese side, by TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko, Ambassador for
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US: Trump calls USMCA ‘irrelevant’ to national interests
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact (USMCA) “is irrelevant” for the US, claiming it mainly benefits Canada, which “needs it.” He used the remarks to push for reshoring manufacturing to the United
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Japan: MoF unveils FY 2026 tax reform proposals, covers income tax, investment incentives and digital economy measures
Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released the highlights of the tax reform proposals for the fiscal year 2026. The key elements of the proposals are outlined below: （１）Income tax reform to address rising prices Introduce
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Japan, Kyrgyzstan sign new income tax treaty
Japan and Kyrgyzstan signed a new tax treaty on 19 December 2025 to eliminate double taxation on income and strengthen measures against tax evasion and avoidance. The treaty updates rules on the taxation of business profits and investment income,
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Japan, Paraguay sign investment protection agreement
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on 6 December 2025, that Japan and Paraguay signed the “Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investment” on 5 December 2025. The agreement is designed to strengthen investment
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Taiwan, Japan sign third regional customs cooperation memorandum
Taiwan and Japan signed their third Regional Customs Cooperation Memorandum on 4 December 2025 during the 49th Taiwan-Japan Economic and Trade Conference, expanding bilateral customs exchanges. The memorandum was signed by Su Jia-chuan, Chairman of
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Japan, Turkmenistan income tax treaty comes into force
The income tax treaty between Japan and Turkmenistan came into effect on 27 November 2025. Signed on 16 December 2024, it replaces the 1986 tax treaty that previously applied between Japan and the former Soviet Union for Turkmenistan. The
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Armenia, Japan tax treaty enters into force
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 21 November 2025 that the Armenia–Japan Income Tax Treaty (2024) will enter into force on 20 December 2025, with most of its provisions coming into effect on 1 January 2026. However, the
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Japan: FSA considers defining cryptocurrencies as financial products
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning new regulations that would treat 105 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, as financial products subject to insider trading rules. Under the proposal, exchange operators would need
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Czech Republic confirms defence tax covered by double taxation treaty with Japan
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance has announced, on 5 November 2025, that Japan’s recently introduced Special Corporation Tax for Defence will be recognised under the existing double taxation treaty between the two countries. According
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Japan: NTA updates Pillar 2 tax Q&A guidance
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) updated its Q&A guidance, in October 2025, on the Pillar 2 global minimum tax for fiscal years starting 1 April 2024. The guidance provides a detailed Question and Answer (Q&A) framework on the
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Japan: Tax authorities publish updated corporate tax guide for 2025
Japan’s tax authorities released a detailed guide to corporate tax law and filing procedures on 1 October 2025. The guide explains how to calculate taxable income and outlines different types of taxpayers, including ordinary and public interest
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US and Japan sign trade deal, critical minerals pact
RF Report The US and Japan finalised a new trade agreement on 28 October 2025 that implements the terms of a July deal, easing tariff tensions and deepening economic cooperation. Under the arrangement, the US will apply a reduced 15% tariff on
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Japan,Turkmenistan tax treaty to enter into force in November
Regfollower Desk Japan and Turkmenistan exchanged diplomatic notes in Ashgabat to bring into force the “Convention between Japan and Turkmenistan for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax
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Japan updates guidance on global minimum tax
NTA updated its guidance on global minimum tax rules, clarifying calculations and key definitions. Japan's National Tax Agency (NTA) released a revised version of its interpretative guidance on global minimum tax rules on 26 September
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Armenia: President ratifies tax treaty with Japan
Once effective, it will replace the USSR–Japan Income Tax Treaty (1986) in relations between Armenia and Japan. On 3 October 2025, the President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, signed a law ratifying the 2024 tax treaty with Japan. The
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