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Japan Business Services – supporting the global growth agenda of Japanese companies
EY's Japan Business Services (JBS) is dedicated to supporting Japanese companies expand their business globally and develop strategies for further growth. As a network of over 650 professionals in around 100 major cities around the world, we provide services in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. JBS is an integral organization of EY Japan that leverages our global network and insights to help clients reach better decisions and generate value.
Providing values beyond financial support in the post-globalization era
When Japanese companies wish to expand their business in the global market, they need to adapt to the specific business environment in each country.
Professional knowledge and rigorous preparations are essential for setting up operations overseas. This includes market analysis of the target country, collecting information about taxes and legal regulations, disclosing financial information in accordance with local accounting standards, and performing comprehensive risk management for complex projects.
We leverage our world-class network to support clients enter the global market, as well as to provide advice in developing growth strategies. Our services go beyond simple business advice to include in-depth, value-added services such as gathering the latest information regarding investment laws, providing support to acquire local corporations, and offering subsequent management advice.
JBS values
To provide exceptional and consistent services on a global scale, we prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness (DE&I), a core value and key for growth at EY.
JBS supports the overseas expansion of Japanese companies and the design of growth strategies by leveraging our substantial knowledge and insight of diversity, such as the individual characteristics and varied environment of each region. We are committed to be:
1. Insightful
JBS professionals throughout the globe, with in-depth experience of Japanese corporate culture and business practices, accurately identify your changing needs and bring valuable knowledge and insight in our response.
2. Connected
JBS professionals collaborate and communicate seamlessly and effectively worldwide, drawing on EY’s global network to support you and the needs of your business.
3. Responsive
JBS provides timely and targeted support not only as a specialist finance and business advisor, but also as one global team with the latest information and insights to address your changing needs.
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