Overseas Expansion Consulting

For Corporations

Problem If you have any concerns about expanding overseas to the ASEAN region (Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar) or the United States, consult with Hongo Tsuji.

Want to know the procedures for establishing a subsidiary overseas
Want to consult on local legal, labor, and tax matters
Need a one-stop service for both overseas expansion and Japan’s accounting / tax matters
Want to understand local regulations and permits
Need a one-stop service for overseas subsidiary establishment support

Expansion into Cambodia

To the Growing Market of Cambodia. Local Experts Guide Your Confident First Step.

The Cambodia office was established in February 2011 and operates based in the capital city of Phnom Penh. As of December 2024, we have one Japanese tax accountant and 29 Cambodian staff members. it has grown to 29 employees and approximately 70 clients.

We provide reliable, globally standardized services as a trusted partner, growing alongside our clients and fully supporting their success.

Features of the Cambodia Accounting Office

Global Standards

Our professionals, well-versed in local Cambodian conditions, provide accurate advice based on global standards.

One-stop Support

From company establishment to liquidation, we offer comprehensive solutions for businesses.

Collaboration with Experts in Various Fields

We collaborate with local experts in legal, labor, and audit fields to address a wide range of concerns.

A Sence of Security with A Qualified Cambodian Tax Accountants

Consult us with a sense of security as our professional staffs with qualified tax accountants are available.

Service Overview

We provide extensive support, including accounting, taxation, and payroll services, for companies expanding into Cambodia. Our experienced professionals streamline complex procedures and strongly back your business operations.

Accounting & Tax Support

Bookkeeping in compliance with local standards, preparing monthly financial statements, balance sheets, trial balances, etc.
Required to file a tax return and pay tax on the following four items by the 20th of next month. Monthly taxes are calculated, and a tax return is prepared.

VAT (Value- added tax)
Payroll tax (Income tax on salary)
Withholding tax (A certain rate of tax is deposited and paid upon payment for services, etc.)
Sales tax (1% of sales amount)

Annual corporate tax returns must be filed by March 31 of the following year and accordingly the annual corporate tax returns will be prepared.

Cloud Accounting Utilization

Multi-language and multi-currency support through cloud accounting software
Supporting swift management decisions through real-time access to accounting information

International Tax Advisory

Consulting on cross-border tax matters in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, the U.S., and beyond

Gold Certificate Application Support

Advising on obtaining the Gold Certificate, which exempts certain companies from Cambodia’s 1% corporate tax on sales.

Outsourced Administrative Services

Handling payments, accounts receivable management, and invoice issuance

Transfer Pricing Compliance

Preparing local transfer pricing documentation to support tax audits related to transfer pricing.

Expansion into Thailand

Streamline Your Accounting & Tax in Thailand. Japanese Professionals On-site, Powerfully Supporting Your Business.

Established in 2017, our Thailand office provides comprehensive accounting, tax filing, payroll, and payment services, as well as tax dispute resolution and transfer pricing documentation support.

We also support our clients’ efficiency and growth by preparing monthly reports in multiple languages and currencies by using cloud type accounting software and proposing ways to improve the efficiency of back-office operations. We provide reliable service with extensive expertise and experience.

Features of the Thailand Accounting Office

Japanese Staff on Site

A Japanese general manager and three Japanese staff members are stationed in the office, so please feel free to consult or ask questions in Japanese.

Streamlining Accounting Operations

We support bookkeeping, payroll, and payment processing, enabling companies to focus on core operations and prevent fraud.

Tax Dispute Resolution

We provide a sense of security by using our expertise to resolve tax filings, transfer pricing documentation, and tax dispute resolution.

Growth-Oriented Proposals

We contribute to our clients’ medium- and long- term growth by proposing back-office efficiency improvements and tax compliance strategies.

Service Overview

We provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and payroll services for companies expanding into Thailand. Our experienced professionals streamline complex procedures and strongly back your business operations.

Accounting & Tax Support

In addition to local standard bookkeeping, VAT and withholding tax returns, corporate tax, and account closing services, we provide strong support for management decisions with monthly reports in English and Japanese and build a reliable compliance system to support business stability.

Bookkeeping in compliance with local standards
Monthly VAT and withholding tax filings
Monthly reports in English and Japanese
Interim and annual corporate tax returns and financial statement preparation

Cloud Accounting Utilization

Multi-language and multi-currency support through cloud accounting software
Supporting swift management decisions through real-time access to accounting information

Individual Income Tax, Payroll and Social Insurance Support

Individual tax returns, social insurance, payroll and withholding tax returns.

Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing and Audit Support

We provide tax audit support for VAT and withholding tax refunds, transfer pricing documentation support, and statutory audits by our affiliated Thai audit firm to reduce risk and ensure transparency for worry-free management.

Tax audit support for VAT and withholding tax
Transfer pricing documentation support
Support for annual statutory audit by affiliated Thai audit firm

Company Establishment & Licensing Support

Through our partner companies, we provide integrated support for company incorporation registration, VAT registration, bank account opening, work permit acquisition, BOI application, etc., to realize smooth overseas business and secure business foundation building.

Company incorporation registration
VAT registration
Opening a bank account
Support for obtaining work permits
BOI application
Support for obtaining various licenses

Expansion into Myanmar

Your Compass for Myanmar Business. Adapting Flexibly to Change, We Accompany You from Establishment to Withdrawal.

Since its establishment in August 2015, our Myanmar office has provided payroll, accounting, and tax services to many Japanese companies. Recently, we have also begun offering liquidation services to meet the needs of companies withdrawing from the market, and these services have been very well received.

The Myanmar office is located in the Sakura Tower in Yangon and its members include one Japanese tax accountant and nine Myanmar staff members. One of staff members is a certified public accountant in Myanmar and are fluent in Japanese. Although the political changes in 2021 have changed the environment surrounding Myanmar business and dollar remittance are now regulated, the Myanmar Accounting office are flexibly responding to the needs of local Japanese companies.

Features of the Myanmar Accounting Office

Japanese Manager on Site

With a Japanese manager, we ensure smooth communication and consultation in Japanese.

One-Stop Service

We provide comprehensive support from company establishment to accounting, tax filing, payroll, and business withdrawal services.

Collaboration with Other Professionals

We work with local experts in legal, labor, and audit fields to address any concerns you may have.

Service Overview

We provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and payroll services for companies expanding into Myanmar.

Accounting & Tax Support

Bookkeeping, accounting, tax consultation, monthly commercial tax calculations and payments, preparation and filing of annual corporate and commercial tax returns, and financial statement preparation.

Individual Income Tax, Payroll & Social Insurance Support

We calculate and pay employee payroll and income taxes on behalf of our clients, file annual tax returns, report the enrollment and loss of social insurance, and calculate and pay insurance premiums monthly.

Company Establishment Support

Business registration, branch office setup, DICA annual report, registration of directors /shareholders changes, address changes, and other corporate registration updates.

Services for Companies Whose Japanese Employees Are No Longer in Myanmar

For companies whose Japanese employees are no longer in Myanmar, we can perform some or all the administrative tasks on your behalf upon request
In addition, Myanmar requires that at least one of the directors should be a resident of Myanmar. We provide services to meet the said requirements

Company Liquidation Services

Assisting in voluntary company liquidation, including tax clearance acquisition.
In addition, although there have been severe restrictions on overseas remittances in recent years, we have extensive experience in the remittance of residual assets.

Expansion into the United States

One-Stop Japan-U.S. Collaboration for Your U.S. Business. 30 Years of Expertise Accelerates Your Success.

We partner with Professional Outsourcing Solutions Inc. (POSI), a major Japanese accounting firm in Los Angeles (Torrance), to provide one stop support from company establishment to ongoing accounting, tax, and HR support.

A Japanese staff member from Hongo Tsuji Tax & Consulting is permanently stationed at POSI, ensuring seamless support between Japan and the U.S. Our New York office also has Japanese staff members, covering all the U.S. with detailed, Japan-specific services.

Features of the U.S. Accounting Office

One-Stop Support

Experienced professionals provide comprehensive support for company establishment and operations.

Continuous Support

Our experts handle complex accounting, payroll, and CPA services to ensure smooth business operations.

30 Years of Experience in the U.S.

Leveraging extensive experience and knowledge to support efficient business operations in the U.S.

Service Overview

Accounting & Tax Support

We offer a full range of accounting and tax services, including monthly bookkeeping, trial balance preparation, and corporate tax filings
Company counting management will be possible without hiring an accounting staff.

Payroll & HR Support

We will provide a wide range of HR and labor support services, from payroll calculation to workers’ compensation and medical insurance, as well as confirmation of official employee employment.

Company Establishment & Maintenance

We can assist you in choosing a corporate form (corporation, LLC, partnership), selecting a corporate name, drafting articles of incorporation, registering the company with legal and tax authorities, obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Office Setup Support

We provide Introduction to office space providers and virtual office services (address rental, mail management, etc.). This service is available for companies that find it difficult to establish a physical location due to personnel or financial constraints.