Tax Academy
Online courses to support those wishing to develop their skills in the international tax field
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What is the Tax Academy?
The Tax Academy is a paid e-learning programme based on the International Tax Practice Course that has been held by PwC Tax Japan since 2006. It offers 52 types of lectures on major international tax themes via on-demand delivery, including new international trends in the tax field such as the introduction of digital taxation.
It is aimed at individuals who wish to study international taxation systematically from the basics, as well as those in corporate tax departments who want to acquire and enhance their knowledge in international taxation. The programme allows participants to gradually progress from basic to specific topics according to their individual level of understanding and learning needs.
Additionally, we offer a course in English that explains Japan’s tax system for overseas companies considering entering the Japanese market.
We are committed to providing learning opportunities for anyone seeking expertise and new skills as tax professionals. Through supporting learning in the field of international taxation, we aim to contribute to the development of personnel in corporate accounting and tax departments and ultimately strengthen accounting and tax functions, thereby supporting the sustainable growth of companies. We hope you find it beneficial.
Hiroshi Sasaki
Partner, PwC Tax Japan
International Tax Services
Certified Public Tax Accountant
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Course Outlines
- English Series
- Introduction to Starting International Taxation (Language: Japanese)
- Basic courses: Basic International Taxation (Language: Japanese)
- Detailed Series: Advanced International Taxation I (Language: Japanese)
- Thematic Series: "Advanced International Taxation II" (Language: Japanese)
English Series
This course, titled ‘Introduction to Japanese Taxes’, provides a fundamental overview of Japan’s tax system, including corporate tax and consumption tax. Additionally, it covers topics related to international tax practice, all explained in English.
Items marked as "under revision" are intended to incorporate the latest tax reforms.
- Basics of Japanese tax law for corporations, part I *Under revision
- Basics of Japanese tax law for corporations, part II *Under revision
- Japanese consumption Tax
- Basics of Japanese transfer pricing
- Japanese tax dispute procedures and the Japanese treaty framework *Under revision
- [New] Japanese E-Storage rules
Introduction to Starting International Taxation (Language: Japanese)
For companies, developing personnel who can handle international taxation is becoming increasingly important. In the context of conducting global business and investment activities, addressing the critical issue of appropriate tax payment based on proper tax risk management is essential for corporate management. While responding to international taxation is necessary, understanding its complex and diverse aspects is not easy.
This course is designed to be easily understood even by those new to international taxation. It aims to deepen understanding by clearly explaining the basic points of major international taxation systems. Using examples from the overseas business transactions of Japanese companies, the course employs dialogue formats and diagrams to make the material accessible.
Basic courses: Basic International Taxation (Language: Japanese)
This course is recommended for those newly assigned to tax departments, companies considering their first overseas expansion or individuals with practical experience who wish to review the basics of international taxation.
Topics:
- International business expansion and taxation
- Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules
- Foreign tax credit systems
- Exclusion of foreign subsidiary dividends
- Tax treaties
- Transfer pricing regulations
- Thin capitalisation rules
- Excessive interest payment regulations
- Corporate inversion anti-tax avoidance rules
- Digital economy taxation
Detailed Series: Advanced International Taxation I (Language: Japanese)
This course is recommended for those who want to understand the purposes of individual items within each system and learn more about the key points to consider in dealing with them. The course offers clear explanations, often supported by diagrams.
Topics:
- Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules
- Transfer pricing regulations
- Excessive interest payment regulations
- Corporate inversion anti-tax avoidance rules
- Thin capitalisation rules
- Digital economy taxation
- Tax treaties
Thematic Series: "Advanced International Taxation II" (Language: Japanese)
This course is recommended for those who want to understand the various systems involved in specific situations in a cross-sectional manner and apply the knowledge to practical actions and risk management.
Topics:
- International taxation in the overseas business expansion of Japanese companies
- M&A and international taxation
- International taxation for foreign companies -expanding business in Japan
- Intra-group transactions and international taxation
- Financial transactions and international taxation
- Business withdrawal and international taxation
- Strategic approaches to tax litigation and international taxation
Meets our lecturers
Partner, PwC Tax Japan
Partner, PwC Tax Japan
Partner, PwC Tax Japan
How to start the course and make a payment
For those who applied individually:
Please kindly transfer the course fees to the designated account as indicated in the email. Once the payment is confirmed, we will send you the URL and password for accessing the course. When you receive the URL, you will be able to start the course.
For those who work for overseas corporations or are overseas residents:
Please be advised that the process of issuing invoices may take additional time, as it includes confirming the tax treatment in your country of residence. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
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Contact information
For inquiries regarding the lecture content, please contact: PwC Tax Japan Seminar Office
