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Broadening of corporate tax breaks for executive compensation – linked with ROE

The Japanese government is investigating broadening of preferential tax treatment for compensation of company executives.

Government to tighten tax breaks for interest payments to prevent tax evasion multinationals

The Japanese government considering tightening of tax breaks for interest payments by companies to prevent tax evasion by multinational companies making use of differences in taxation systems in co

Government considering revision of special tax measures to fund decreases in corporate taxation

Decreasing the corporate taxation rate to the 20%-level to make Japan an more attractive business destination and increase employment is one of the main objectives of the current Abe government. H

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Nippon Export Award 2026-27

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Call for experts: Japanese policy and regulatory developments - 2026

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EUBIJ - Call for expert report proposals - April 2026

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan"…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (Day 2)

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Call for Applications: WCM Programme Coach

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12/05/2026

The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar

[Updated 23/4/2026] The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar Useful links: - STEP Sapporo (global website)…

13/05/2026

Key Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarKey Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance…

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

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