The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Deduction Formula for IP Box Tax Relief Now Clear as Preparations Move Ahead
The Japanese government is making steady headway with its preparations for the “innovation box” tax break scheme to be introduced in April next year. A related bill has been submitted to the Diet, with the details now revealed for its…
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