The backdrop for the 2020 Japan Tax Reform is one of economic uncertainty, as business investment and exports have been weakened by trade disputes between the US and China. Consumer spending, however, has been relatively strong, albeit that may be the result of accelerated spending before the recent increase in the consumption tax rate. Within this context, the 2020 Tax Reform proposals issued by the ruling parties in December 2019 reflect the continued desire to broaden the Japanese tax base and to implement BEPS measures. Join us to learn more about the key proposals in the 2020 Japanese Tax Reform and other recent notable tax updates that might impact multinational enterprises doing business in Japan.(Live presentation was aired on 13 February 2020)