If a sole proprietorship, including a business property, is spun off into a newly established corporation, this process may qualify for preferential treatment under the group clause of the “Real Estate Transfer Tax Act”, according to the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH). However, the five-year post-transfer holding period must be applied.
1. Capital Expenditures that Constitute Acquisition Costs: Example of a Condominium According to Section 6 (1) No. 1a of the Income Tax Act (EStG), expenses are reclassified as production costs if, within three years of the acquisition of the building, repair and modernization measures are carried out whose net expenses exceed 15% of the acquisition costs of the building. The expenses are then not deductible immediately, but only through the depreciation of the building. In the case of a condominium, two special features must be taken into account, as pointed out by the Hessian Fiscal Court.
The US tariff policy is constantly evolving, attracting global attention. This newsletter examines the tariff measures announced as of March 12, 2025 and discusses future prospects.
Tokyo, Japan / Dubai, UAE – HLS Global Co., Ltd. (“HLS Global”), a leading international accounting, taxation and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its global presence to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by incorporating its subsidiary company, HLSGL Management Consultancies LLC, in Dubai (hereinafter referred as “HLS-Global UAE”). The establishment of HLS-Global UAE marks a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to serving Japanese and multinational companies in the region with excellence.
Many legal revisions, including those to the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act, will take effect in April 2025. Some of these revisions will require changes to your company’s work rules, childcare and family care leave regulations, and other related documents.
1. Partial Income Method Can Enable Deduction of Income-Related Expenses for Capital Income Capital gains are generally subject to a flat-rate withholding tax without deduction of income-related expenses. Shareholders with a material interest can opt for the partial income method for their dividends, in which case costs are deductible. According to the Federal Fiscal Court, an initially admissible application does not lose its five-year effect if the requirements are no longer met later.
In Japan, there is currently a heated debate over the so-called JPY1.03 million barrier, and an increase in the basic deduction amount is being considered. However, in Germany, an increase in the basic deduction amount from 2025 has already been agreed upon by the government.
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On September 13, 2024, the Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ), which establishes the Japanese accounting standards, issued the “Accounting Standard for Lease Transactions” (hereinafter referred to as the “New Lease Accounting Standard”). This new lease accounting standard will be effective for fiscal years starting on or after April 1, 2027. This new lease accounting standard mandates accounting rules for “lease transactions” in Japan, which has already been introduced in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S.-GAAP.
