This article was reviewed and written by
Yoshio Yamaguchi
CEO & Principal Consultant
Certified Public Accountant and Licensed Tax Accountant.
After gaining experience in banking, auditing, and tax accounting, he founded Yamaguchi Consulting in 2019.
He supports foreign companies and individuals entering Japan with tax, accounting, and business-related services.
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