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Change in SME definition for tax benefits to close loophole used by large companies

As part of its tax policy for 2017, the Japanese government plans to revise the tax system that givies preferential treatment to SMEs.

EU-Japan Centre's News

EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025

The EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025 Business Mission, taking place from 15 - 19 December 2025…

Recruitment announcement: the EU-Japan Centre is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels, Belgium

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels,…

Recruitment announcement: the EU-Japan Centre is recruiting a Programme Coordinator for Vulcanus in Brussels

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels,…

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals on Defence

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 28 June - 04 July, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Events

14/07/2025

Brussels to Tokyo: Legal Roadmaps for AI Compliance, Regulation, and Governance

As AI storms industry and captures headlines, the EU lit the first torch with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on July 12, 2024, prompting other jurisdictions to set their own rules. On May 28, 2025, Japan…

Japan

06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 06 - 10 Oct 2025 Applications are now closed for this year session. Are you running a business that operates in the Biotech and Pharma sector? Would you like to present your …

Library

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News July 2025

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #90

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News June 2025

Report: Heat Pumps and Geothermal Energy Market in Japan

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