German Desk at PwC Japan

　

Herzlich Willkommen!
Our German Desk supports your business in Japan.

Germany and Japan, as two of the world’s largest economies, have established a robust and dynamic business relationship characterised by fundamental values, extensive trade, investment and collaboration across various sectors. Germany is one of Japan’s largest trading partners in the European Union, and conversely, Japan is a key trade partner for Germany in Asia.

Joint technology and innovation

Strong German business presence

Vibrant cultural exchange

PwC Japan German Desk: Here to assist you

Our team at the PwC Japan German Desk is dedicated to assisting German corporations established in Japan by leveraging PwC’s extensive expertise to drive successful projects and initiatives.

In addition, we advise and support German companies and new ventures that are not yet present in Japan, acting as the local correspondent for the German Business Network.

We also provide guidance to German executives as they navigate the complexities of Japanese business practices and adapt to the country’s dynamic economic landscape.

The PwC Japan German Desk team looks forward to partnering with you and contributing to your success in the Japanese market.

  • Financial reporting and statutory audit assistance
  • Internal audit assistance
  • Advice on and creation of local entities and registration with courts
  • Bookkeeping, tax filing and payroll services
  • Accounting advisory
  • Assistance with annual company secretarial and legal compliance
  • IT and technology advisory
  • Actuarial and insurance management solutions
  • IPO and capital markets
  • Governance, risk and compliance

  • Corporate income tax
  • Transfer pricing (APA/MAP)
  • VAT and customs tax
  • Withholding tax compliance
  • Tax ruling request assistance
  • Tax audit defence
  • Tax due diligence
  • Individual income tax for expats and work visa requirements
  • Permanent establishment analysis
  • Profit repatriation
  • Tax incentives
  • Research & Development tax credit

  • M&A advisory - Corporate finance
  • Financial due diligence
  • M&A PMI (Post-Merger Integration)
  • Pre & post deal strategy
  • Valuation & PPA (Purchase Price Allocation)
  • Restructuring and recovery
  • Exit strategy and structuring

  • Strategy and operations
  • People and organisation
  • Market entry advisory
  • Change management
  • Digital and technology transformation
  • Dispute analysis and investigations
  • Forensic
  • ESG

Contact

German Desk Leaders

Dr. Patrick Albrecht
Partner
E: patrick.a.albrecht@pwc.com
M: +81 80 4332 9599

Markus Arnold
Senior Manager
E: markus.m.arnold@pwc.com
M: +81 70 3312 0652

Please reach out for any support needed !