The TOPPAN Group has established the TOPPAN Group Tax Policy as a set of norms for making decisions on tax-related matters based on a fundamental approach of building relationships of trust with stakeholders, contributing to society, and enhancing corporate value by complying with the tax-related laws and regulations of each country and region and fulfilling obligations to pay taxes in an appropriate manner.

• 1) Tax Compliance

  We fulfill our corporate social responsibility by filing tax returns and paying taxes as appropriate when they are due in accordance with international rules and the tax-related laws and regulations of each country and region in which we conduct business. We endeavor to maintain and enhance tax compliance by conducting training and ensuring that officers and employees of TOPPAN Group companies are kept fully informed of policies and other matters related to tax.

• 2) Tax Planning

  In the consideration and operation of business activities, we implement effective tax planning in accordance with relevant laws and legislative principles. We endeavor to maximize consolidated cash flow and enhance corporate value through such measures as eliminating double taxation and making effective use of tax incentives.

  We pay taxes as appropriate in the countries and regions in which we conduct business, take a basic approach of contributing to local communities, and do not engage in tax avoidance practices, which seek to excessively reduce tax payments.

• 3) Tax Risk

  We give sufficient prior consideration to tax risk associated with business activities and aim to reduce tax risk based on advice and guidance from external specialists whenever necessary.

  We strive to resolve uncertain tax positions promptly by seeking advice and guidance from external specialists or by consulting with the tax authorities in advance as necessary in the event of any doubt regarding the treatment or interpretation of tax matters.

• 4) Tax Governance

  We establish and implement a global tax governance system to ensure that the companies of the TOPPAN Group comply with international rules and the tax-related laws and regulations of each country and region and file tax returns and pay taxes appropriately when required.

• 5) Transfer Pricing

  We analyze the functions, assets, and risks of each of the parties for transactions between related parties based on the arm’s length principle and endeavor to ensure that profits are allocated appropriately in accordance with level of contribution.

• 6) Relationship with Tax Authorities

  We strive to build and maintain sound and proper relationships with tax authorities in the countries and the regions in which we conduct business and communicate with them in good faith by providing sincere and factual explanations.

  If any issues are raised or any instructions are given by tax authorities, we clarify the cause of such issues, take appropriate action to rectify them or make improvements, and strive to prevent their recurrence.

Date established: March 12, 2021
Date revised: October 1, 2023