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In this compelling episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi, Former EVP and CFO, Indian Hotels Company Limited, and Bhupendra Kothari, Partner, Deloitte India, unpack the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) newly revised Minimum Industry Standards for Related Party Transactions (RPTs). They discuss how harmonising governance practices is not just a regulatory necessity but a strategic enabler for enhancing ease of doing business in India. The conversation explores the risks of over-regulation acting as a deterrent to business growth and highlights the importance of simplifying approval processes and promoting uniform disclosures for audit committees and shareholders. Striking the right balance between transparency, investor protection, and operational efficiency is key to fostering a governance environment that supports both compliance and competitiveness. Tune in to explore how SEBI’s evolving RPT framework is paving the way for smarter governance, while reinforcing trust and transparency across India’s capital markets.Click the icon below to watch.

In this episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi and Bhupendra Kothari explore why strong corporate governance is no longer exclusive to large enterprises—it’s the bedrock of sustainable growth for startups. From building investor confidence to ensuring ethical decision-making and stakeholder protection, governance is a strategic imperative. They unpack how robust frameworks enable startups to scale responsibly, stay compliant, and maintain transparency. Tune in to hear from the presenters how governance is the compass that ensures startups innovate with integrity, scale with purpose, and lead with lasting impact.Click the icon below to watch.

In this episode, Giridhar Sanjeevi sparked fresh thinking on why corporate governance must be front and center for every business today. He highlighted how investors are now holding companies to ever-higher governance standards, making transparency and accountability the new currency of trust and value creation. With much emphasis on growing influence of audit committees and vital role of independent directors as the true custodians of trust in modern capital markets, robust corporate governance has become indispensable for safeguarding stakeholder interests and sustaining investor confidence. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how the governance landscape is rapidly evolving—and why it’s a non-negotiable for every organization aiming to lead.Click the icon below to watch.

With the 2025 tax reform proposals, Japan is set to introduce both the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) and the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), building on the existing Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) to align with the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax framework. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Brian Douglas and Yu Inagaki break down the key implications of the UTPR and QDMTT and discuss how multinational companies operating in Japan can prepare for these new rules and filing requirements. The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

With global trade policies evolving rapidly, businesses worldwide must navigate new trade measures and tariffs that could impact their operations. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Takuma Yamamoto discusses recent developments in global trade and customs, sharing his insights on how multinational companies in Japan can stay ahead of regulatory changes and mitigate potential trade risks using Trade Compass (Link : https://www.deloittetradecompass.com/) , a web-based tool that helps companies optimize trade agreements like FTAs and make informed strategic decisions. To learn more about DT GTA & Technologies Co., Ltd’s service offerings, please visit https://www2.deloitte.com/jp/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/tax/dtgtat.html The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

The 2025 tax reform includes various proposals to put more cash into he hands of consumers and encourage consumers to invest their savings. On the corporate side, the reform proposes to increase the corporate tax rate by almost a full percentage point to fund Japan’s plan to strengthen its self defense capabilities. If enacted, this increase, along with changes to accounting for operating leases, will require companies to update their tax accounting calculations. Also, the proposals show Japan’s determination to implement all aspects of the OECD’s global minimum tax (or Pillar 2) initiative with the introduction of the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax and the Under Taxed Profits Rule. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Brian Douglas, managing director, walks through some of the key provisions of the tax reform proposal impacting foreign multinationals. The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

Based on data released by the Japanese Customs Authority (JCA) in November 2024, over 3,500 Japanese importers were audited in the most recent administrative year to 30 June 2024, with over JPY 6 billion of penalties and interest imposed. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Naoyuki Kano, managing director, discusses some of the key trends relating to audits by the JCA, and what a business importing goods into Japan can expect if they receive notification of an upcoming audit. The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

Foreign multinational enterprises operating in Japan must react to a number of issues that make it increasingly challenging to deliver tax operations internally in an effective and cost-efficient manner. A shrinking talent pool of qualified personnel is exacerbated by the need for bilingual practitioners who are equipped to work in international business environments. In addition, rapid technological advances and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape require significant investment, putting pressure on companies to allocate additional resources to information technology, and employee training. These challenges are leading companies to re-evaluate traditional approaches to managing tax functions and to seek out more sustainable and efficient solutions. They need to ensure they have access to the right expertise, technology, and resources to navigate this complex landscape effectively. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, David Bickle, partner in Deloitte Japan’s Business Tax Services group, discusses some of these challenges for companies operating in Japan. In particular, the Tax Operate model, and the cost and efficiency considerations confronting CFOs and tax directors responsible for procuring the capability to deliver tax operations in the current business climate. The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

The Japanese government has earmarked foreign direct investment as critical for economic growth, announcing a goal of JPY 100 trillion of foreign direct investment by 2030, and offering incentives and subsidies to foreign companies at both the national and local level. Designated specific areas for strategic support include tax incentives and subsidies related to investments in carbon neutrality, large-scale investments in certain regional areas by small and medium-sized enterprises, and investments related to innovation. Although some of these tax incentives and subsidies to encourage investment have been available for a number of years, the utilization rate among foreign companies generally has been low. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Masaaki Miura, partner in Deloitte Japan’s Gi3 (Global Investment and Innovation Incentives) group, discusses the grants and incentives landscape in Japan, Deloitte Japan’s Incentive Insights tool (Link : https://japan-incentive-insights.deloitte.jp), and some options for foreign companies looking to benefit from the available incentives. The Japan Perspective is a podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan. If you've recently listened to our podcast and would like to share your thoughts or feedback, we would greatly appreciate it. Your feedback helps us improve and tailor our content to our listeners. Please share your feedback via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/BnjLKLWpZb Click the icon below to watch.

In the current landscape of heightened awareness around corporate governance and ethics, embracing tax transparency is a vital opportunity for growth and trust-building. Join us as Riddhi Shah, Tax Partner at Deloitte India, and Prayag Kinariwala, Senior GM - Corporate Taxation at Lupin Limited delve into the significance of transparent tax reporting for businesses, governments, and society. Tune in to uncover the nuances, challenges, and benefits of transparent tax practices in today's evolving landscape of governance and corporate responsibility. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!Click the icon below to watch.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are reshaping corporate landscapes, impacting reporting requirements and intersecting with tax and transfer pricing domains. Our latest podcast sheds light on the ripple effects of HQ-led ESG strategies, prompting revisions in intercompany pricing policies. Carbon credit procurement, green financing, ESG-focused KPI selection are some of the key transfer pricing areas affected by these initiatives. Join our experts Riddhi Shah, Tax Partner at Deloitte India, Mark Barker, Tax Director at Deloitte Australia, and Subhabrata Dasgupta, Tax Partner at Deloitte Malaysia, as they discuss the evolving dynamics of ESG within the Group's value chain and emphasize the crucial need for alignment with transfer pricing policies amidst tax technical and reputation risks. Don't miss this insightful conversation!Click the icon below to watch.

In the 2024 tax reform proposals, Japan's Ministry of Finance announced its intention to introduce changes to the current factor-based enterprise tax regime. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Deloitte Japan’s tax professionals Joanna Hazel and Ken Leong examine the recent reforms to the factor-based enterprise tax system. The discussion highlights the closure of certain loopholes in the current legislation and sheds light on the implications for Japanese subsidiaries of multinational enterprises who are faced with navigating these changes. The Japan Perspective is Deloitte Japan’s podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.Click the icon below to watch.

In the 2024 tax reform proposals, Japan's Ministry of Finance announced its intention to introduce two new tax incentives for strategic investment and innovation, and proposed amendments to the existing carbon neutrality incentive, as follows: • Strategic investment: Aimed at encouraging corporate investment in digital transformation, green transformation, and economic security. The government has identified five key products crucial for Japan's global competitiveness. • Innovation box: Targets intangible properties like patents and covers intellectual property transfers and license transactions, with certain limitations. • Carbon neutrality: Would extend incentives for two more years, with revisions focused on direct contributions to improving a company's carbon productivity. Eligible assets would be refined to prioritize investments with a more direct impact on carbon neutrality. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Deloitte Japan's tax professionals Joanna Hazel and Masaaki Miura emphasize Japan's alignment with global trends, its commitment to aggressive carbon reduction goals, and the benefits for companies aligning their strategies with the evolving incentive landscape. The Japan Perspective is Deloitte Japan’s podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.Click the icon below to watch.

In the 2024 tax reform proposals, Japan's Ministry of Finance announced its intention to introduce changes to the taxation of online platforms as from 1 April 2025. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, Deloitte's tax professionals Joanna Hazel and Nicole Baxter discuss the new tax and explore the significant changes set to take effect in 2025. The discussion offers an insight into the necessary compliance requirements and highlights the impact that the new tax will have on both platform operators and foreign digital service providers. The Japan Perspective is Deloitte Japan’s podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.Click the icon below to watch.

Japan’s ministry of finance announced in mid-December 2023 proposals for the 2024 tax reform, which include a range of domestic and international measures. In this episode of The Japan Perspective, which is the first in a series of episodes on the 2024 tax reform, Deloitte Japan’s tax professionals, Joanna Hazel and Brian Douglas, discuss the 2024 tax reform proposals that were announced by the government and break down the three main themes of the proposed reforms: bridging the gap between inflation and slow wage growth, encouraging companies to invest in Japan, and ensuring compliance. Specific discussions include changes to the local enterprise tax (addressing issues related to large companies and subsidiaries), proposals around Japanese consumption tax (including platform taxation), and new proposed incentives for strategic goods production and IP-related endeavors. Please register for Deloitte Japan’s upcoming 15 February 2024 webcast discussing the 2024 tax reform proposals in more depth to stay ahead of the tax reform curve. The Japan Perspective is Deloitte Japan’s podcast series committed to communicating the latest Japanese tax developments and their potential impact on foreign multinational companies operating in Japan.Click the icon below to watch.